CM Fadnavis Seeks Blessings at Nagpur's Korada Temple on Navratri
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On the auspicious occasion of Navratri 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the revered Shri Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Sansthan at Korada, Nagpur, on Monday, October 12, offering prayers and seeking divine blessings for the people of Maharashtra.
Sharing the visit on social media, CM Fadnavis opened with the timeless Sanskrit verse — 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Samsthita' — a salutation to the goddess worshipped as the embodiment of divine energy in all beings. He described performing the aarti with devotion and praying for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of all.
The Korada Temple and Its Significance
The Shri Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Sansthan at Korada is one of the most prominent goddess temples in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees each year — particularly during Navratri. The temple is dedicated to Jagdamba, a form of the goddess Durga venerated as the mother of the universe, and holds deep cultural and spiritual roots for communities across Nagpur and the wider Vidarbha belt.
A Public Prayer on Navratri's Midpoint
Navratri, the nine-night festival celebrating the goddess Durga in her multiple forms, is one of the most widely observed festivals across India. CM Fadnavis's visit on October 12 falls at a significant point in the festival calendar. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Dr. Pankaj Bhoyar, both tagged in his post, signalling a joint public observance by senior Maharashtra government functionaries.
Fadnavis prayed specifically for 'sukh, samruddhi va arogya' — happiness, prosperity, and health — for all, framing the visit as a collective offering rather than a personal one.