Devotees Embrace Joy and Serenity: PM Modi Celebrates Navratri Day 2
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Synopsis
On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, PM Modi shared heartfelt greetings honoring Goddess Brahmacharini, emphasizing the joy and serenity her blessings bring to devotees. The festival, celebrated nationwide, sees devotees engaging in prayers and rituals.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi wishes the nation on Chaitra Navratri Day 2.
- Goddess Brahmacharini is honored today.
- Devotees engage in prayers and rituals.
- Temples are filled with worshippers across the country.
- Safety measures are in place for pilgrims.
New Delhi, March 31 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his warm wishes to the country on the second day of Chaitra Navratri, which honors Goddess Brahmacharini. In a message shared on his X profile, PM Modi stated, "The blessings of Devi Maa during Navratri bring immense happiness, tranquility, and renewed energy to the devotees."
Additionally, PM Modi encouraged everyone to listen to a devotional song performed by Rajlakshmi Sanjay, which pays homage to Shakti.
Chaitra Navratri commenced on March 30 and will run until April 7, with each day celebrating various incarnations of Goddess Durga. This nine-day festival reveres the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees engage in special prayers, rituals, and fasting during this sacred time.
On the second day, the Goddess Durga is revered as Brahmacharini, the unmarried aspect of Goddess Parvati.
Numerous devotees flocked to temples across the nation, forming long lines outside places of worship from the early hours.
In Jammu and Kashmir, thousands visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra to offer their prayers. The cave shrine atop the Trikuta Hills was bustling with visitors since the festival kicked off on Sunday. Authorities have implemented extensive measures to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims.
In Delhi, a significant number of devotees gathered at the Kalkaji Temple. The chief priest, Surendranath Avdhoot, remarked, "During Navratri, different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped daily. On this second day, we honor Goddess Brahmacharini."
A devotee at the temple expressed her joy after the darshan, stating, "It was a wonderful experience; everything went smoothly and I felt blessed."
In Ayodhya, temples were filled with devotees, particularly at the Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to social media to wish blessings upon devotees during this time.
"On this auspicious second day of Chaitra Navratri, I pray that happiness fills every home through the grace of Maa Brahmacharini. May everyone's life be enriched with joy, prosperity, and health. May the blessings of Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Adi Shakti Maa Bhagwati, always be upon all devotees. Jai Maa Brahmacharini!"
