Anurag Thakur offers prayers at Himachal's Baglamukhi Dham on 'Maha Ashtami'

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Minister Anurah Thakur on Sunday offered prayers at the Baglamukhi Dham in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami'.
Earlier in the day, Thakur took to 'X' and extended greetings on the occasion.
"On the eighth day of Sharad Navratri, I salute Maa Mahagauri and wish you all a very happy Durga Puja. May the grace of Mother Goddess bring happiness and fortune in your lives. Jai Mata Di', he wrote in a post on 'X'.
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On Saturday, the Union Minister arrived in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur as the chief guest at the district-level Youth Festival, 2023.
The event was organised at the Multipurpose Cultural Building in Bilaspur on Saturday
Meanwhile, the nation is steeped in the celebration of Navratri as it has entered its eighth day today.
From organising 'aarti' to establishing 'Durga Pandals', people from across the country are displaying devotion and dedication towards Goddess Durga.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami'.
Taking to 'X, PM Modi wrote, "Today is the holy day of special worship of Mother Mahagauri. It is a request to the Mother Goddess, who is compassionate and infallibly fruitful, to bless all her devotees and provide them with welfare".
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The eighth day of the Navratri festival is dedicated to the eighth form of Maa Durga - Maa Mahagauri, a symbol of purity, serenity, and tranquillity.
The festival of Navratri honours the defeat of the demonic Mahishasura and the triumph of good over evil. The 10th day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. (ANI)