Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, 12 October 2026, extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the second day of Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Brahmacharini — the second manifestation of Goddess Durga — and expressing hope that her divine grace would inspire patience, self-discipline and righteous conduct in every life.

CM Yogi's Message on X

Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Yogi shared a heartfelt tribute to the goddess revered on this day. 'On the sacred occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, I offer countless salutations to Maa Brahmacharini, the second manifestation of Jagat Janani Maa Bhagwati. I pray that, through the grace of the Mother Goddess, who presides over penance, sacrifice and self-restraint, patience and righteous conduct may flourish in everyone's life,' he wrote.

In a separate message addressed to the people of Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister described Shardiya Navratri as a sacred festival celebrating the victory over Mahishasura and the worship of divine power. 'My respected people of the state, heartfelt best wishes to all of you on the sacred festival of Shardiya Navratri, which celebrates the victory over Mahishasura and the worship of divine power,' he wrote.

The Deeper Message: Strength Behind Goodness

Chief Minister Yogi used the occasion to draw a broader moral lesson, stating that the nine forms of the goddess embody the triumph of humility, courage, strength, determination, justice and righteousness over arrogance, obstinacy, attachment and growing negative tendencies. 'Even today, when society struggles against such tendencies, Navratri reminds us that goodness becomes truly effective only when it is backed by strength and determination,' he said.

Notably, this framing — connecting religious observance with social accountability — has become a consistent feature of CM Yogi's Navratri addresses in recent years, reflecting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government's effort to align cultural messaging with governance priorities.

Pledge for Women's Safety and Education

Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's cultural and social progress, CM Yogi said the state was emerging as a strong centre for the revival of faith, culture and traditions. He stressed that efforts were being made to provide daughters with education, security and equal opportunities.

Going beyond religious observances, the Chief Minister called on citizens to commit to women's safety, girls' education and women's empowerment. 'Come, on this sacred occasion of Navratri, along with worship and fasting, let us also take a pledge to become the voice of any sister who needs protection, support a girl child's education and stand by any woman on her path towards becoming self-reliant,' he urged.

Union Minister Gadkari Also Extends Wishes

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings on the occasion. 'Today is the second day of Navratri, the special day for the worship and devotion of Maa Brahmacharini. Endless salutations to her. Maa Brahmacharini is the symbol of restraint, discipline, and austerity. May Devi Maa bestow patience and strength upon all,' he said.

Significance of Navratri Day 2

Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2 falls on Monday, 12 October and is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. After worshipping Maa Shailputri on the first day, devotees seek Maa Brahmacharini's blessings for patience, wisdom, self-discipline and spiritual growth. The day is associated with devotion and perseverance, and is believed to affirm that determination and faith can help overcome life's challenges.

As the nine-day festival continues, political and religious observances across Lucknow and the rest of the state are expected to intensify in the days ahead.