New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram, worshipped as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. The festival falls during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri period and is observed as a time for reflection on values such …
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Devotees across the country flocked to temples on Thursday to celebrate Durga Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Chaitra Navratri festival. Temple premises resonated with chants, hymns, and devotional songs, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere as thousands gathered to offer prayers. In the national capital, a large number of devotees thronged the Jhandewalan Temple, where celebrations were held with great enthusiasm. The temple premises was filled wit…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Millions of salutations at the feet of Mother Mahagauri! May her divine aura bring happiness, prosperity, and good health into everyone’s life.”Mahagauri is the eighth incarnation of Goddess Durga, honoured on Maha Ashtami during Navratri, representing purity, tranqui…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A large number of devotees gathered at temples across the country on Wednesday to mark the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Kaalratri, the fierce form of Goddess Durga.In Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, heavy footfall was witnessed at the Darshani Deori as pilgrims began their journey to the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Devotees expressed satisfaction with the arrangements.Speaking to IANS, one pilgrim said, “I have been coming here for 20…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Devotees thronged temples on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri on Monday to offer prayers to Goddess Skandamata, the nurturing mother of Lord Kartikeya, marking an important day in the nine-day spring festival of Chaitra Navratri.At Jhandewalan Mata Mandir in Delhi, a steady stream of devotees gathered for darshan. Pujari Ambika Prasad Pant said, “Today is the fifth day of the spring Navaratri. On this day, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, Skandamata, is worshipped. …
Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Special spiritual and cultural programmes are set to be organised at Devi Mandirs and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami and Navami (March 25, 26 and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, said officials on Sunday.These events will include bhakti geet, bhajans, Paath of Durga Saptashati, Shakti worship and various cultural performances. The Department of Culture has begun preparations for the grand event, and artists for the programmes h…
Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday distributed appointment letters to 1,228 newly selected nursing officers, highlighting the state government’s resolve to strengthen the healthcare system and also its commitment to “give wings’ to the dreams of thousands of medical aspirants.Interestingly, a whopping 1,097 nursing officers out of 1,228 are women, and the remaining 131 are male.Addressing the gathering after handing over appointment letters, the…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Devotees lined up in temples from early morning across the country, on Sunday, to celebrate the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda.Goddess Kushmanda, whose name contains the elements “Ku” (small), “Ushma” (powerful), and “Anda” (egg), is revered on the fourth day of the nine-day festival.As devotees gathered at New Delhi’s Jhandewalan Temple, the temple’s priest told IANS, “Today marks the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedic…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the countrymen on Sunday, on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda. Taking to X, PM Modi, “I bow in reverence to Maa Kushmanda — the embodiment of indomitable courage and spiritual power! May her divine energy awaken a new consciousness within every heart.””There is immense power in devotion to the Mother. The devotees’ hearts fill with positive energy through the veneration of Devi …
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Streets in various parts of the country, on Saturday, witnessed increased police deployment as the country celebrates the Eid-ul-Fitr festival along with the ongoing nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims across the globe including India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. In a gesture of communal harmony and brotherhood, members of the Hindu community in J…