Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, extended Navratri greetings to the country on the fourth day of Sharad Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Kushmanda — the fourth form of Goddess Durga — and wishing all citizens new hope, happiness, prosperity, and good health. The Prime Minister shared his message on social media platform X, alongside devotional content and a Sanskrit prayer dedicated to the Divine Mother.

PM Modi's Message and Devotional Sharing

In his post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: 'On the occasion of Navratri, today is the prescribed worship of Devi Mata's fourth form, Maa Kushmanda. May her boundless energy infuse new hope, happiness, prosperity, and good health into the lives of all our countrymen.'

Modi also shared a YouTube link to Vijayavadalo Velisina Durgamma, a collection of devotional songs dedicated to the Goddess from Telangana folk traditions. He further posted a loosely translated Sanskrit prayer addressed to the Divine Mother: 'O mother Narayani! You are the most auspicious of all that is blessed... O divine mother of the universe, I offer my reverential salutations to you.'

Yogi Adityanath and Rekha Gupta Also Extend Greetings

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to X to offer prayers to Maa Kushmanda. 'Repeated salutations at the feet of Maa Bhagavati's fourth form, Maa Kushmanda. May Mother's grace infuse health, happiness, prosperity, energy, and positivity into the lives of all devotees — this is the prayer. Jai Ma Kushmanda,' he posted in Hindi.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described Maa Kushmanda as 'the primordial creative force of the universe,' highlighting her role in sustaining life, energy, and consciousness. In her X post, she wrote: 'On the sacred fourth day of Navratri, humble salutations at the lotus feet of the primordial creative force of the universe, the Divine Maa Kushmanda... May the grace of the Maa of the Universe bring auspiciousness everywhere, and welfare to all.'

Significance of Maa Kushmanda on Navratri Day 4

According to Hindu tradition, Maa Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe through her divine smile, bringing light and warmth to the cosmos. Devotees worship her on the fourth day of Navratri to seek blessings for good health, strength, and prosperity. She is depicted as radiant, seated on a lion, and associated with creative energy and new beginnings.

The ninth-day festival of Sharad Navratri is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, with each day carrying distinct religious significance. Devotees observe prayers, fasts, and rituals through the festival.

Festival to Culminate in Vijayadashami

The nine-day Sharad Navratri festival will conclude with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which marks the symbolic triumph of good over evil. The occasion is one of the most widely observed Hindu festivals across India, drawing millions of devotees to temples and community celebrations nationwide.