CM Fadnavis seeks blessings at Nagpur's Sindh Mata Mandal on Navratri
Synopsis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the Sindh Mata Mandal in Nagpur on Navratri 2026, offering prayers for the happiness, prosperity, and health of all citizens, continuing a long-standing tradition of state leaders marking the festival with public mandal visits.
Key Takeaways
CM Devendra Fadnavis visited the Sindh Mata Mandal in Nagpur on October 17, 2026 during Navratri.
He offered prayers seeking the goddess's blessings for the happiness, prosperity, and health of all.
Fadnavis shared the Sanskrit verse Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Sansthita to mark the occasion on X.
Nagpur is the winter capital of Maharashtra and Fadnavis's political home base in the Vidarbha region.
Navratri mandal visits by Maharashtra's Chief Minister are a recurring feature of the state's public and cultural life.
On the occasion of Navratri 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the Sindh Mata Mandal in Nagpur on Saturday, October 17, offering prayers and seeking the goddess's blessings for the well-being of all.
Sharing the visit on X, Fadnavis opened with the Sanskrit verse 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Sansthita' — 'To the goddess who resides in all beings as the form of power, we bow, we bow, we bow' — before describing his darshan at the mandal. He wrote that he prayed to the goddess for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of everyone.
Nagpur's place in the CM's Navratri calendar
Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra and the political and cultural heart of the Vidarbha region, has long been a focal point for the Chief Minister during major Hindu festivals. Fadnavis, who has deep roots in the city, regularly marks Navratri with temple and mandal visits — a practice common among state leaders across Maharashtra during the nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her many forms.
Such appearances carry both devotional and public significance. For a sitting Chief Minister, a mandal visit during Navratri is a visible gesture of participation in one of Maharashtra's most widely celebrated festivals, connecting the office to the cultural pulse of the state.
A festival, a city, and a recurring ritual of public life
Navratri mandals across Maharashtra draw millions of devotees each year, and the Chief Minister's participation in these celebrations is a recurring feature of public life in the state. With several days of Navratri 2026 still remaining, further appearances by Fadnavis at mandals across Nagpur or other parts of the state are expected in the days ahead.
As the festival's energy builds toward its culmination, the CM's prayer — offered for the collective happiness, prosperity, and health of all — sets the tone for the state's official observance of Navratri 2026.
Point of View
Such appearances reinforce his connection to the city's social fabric ahead of what remains a politically active period. The choice of a community mandal, rather than a state-run event, signals grassroots engagement. It is a low-key but deliberate act of public presence during one of Maharashtra's most widely observed festivals.
NationPress
18 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did CM Devendra Fadnavis go during Navratri 2026?
CM Devendra Fadnavis visited the Sindh Mata Mandal in Nagpur on October 17, 2026, to offer prayers and seek the goddess's blessings during Navratri.
What did Fadnavis pray for at the Navratri mandal?
Fadnavis prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of all people during his visit to the Sindh Mata Mandal in Nagpur.
What is Navratri and why is it celebrated?
Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her various forms, celebrated widely across India and especially in Maharashtra.
Why is Nagpur significant for CM Fadnavis?
Nagpur is the winter capital of Maharashtra and the political and cultural home base of CM Devendra Fadnavis, who has deep personal and political roots in the Vidarbha region.
Do Maharashtra Chief Ministers regularly visit mandals during Navratri?
Yes, state leaders in Maharashtra routinely visit temples and mandals during Navratri — it is a recurring feature of public life in the state during major Hindu festivals.
