On the auspicious start of the nine-day religious festival, devotees are thronging temples in several parts of the country today to offer prayers to Goddess Durga in her nine forms.
"Firstly, I want to thank Maa Durga that I got the opportunity to come here. I receive a lot of love whenever I come to Kolkata. I pray Maa Durga showers her blessings on everyone and everyone stays happy and healthy," the AAP MP told reporters on Sunday.
On the auspicious start of the nine-day religious festival, devotees are thronging temples in several parts of the country today to offer prayers to Goddess Durga in her nine forms. Large gatherings were also witnessed at Kalkaji Temple and Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi.
Calling this Navratri "very special," the Prime Minister said that the festival had coincided with the GST Savings Festival, which would further boost the idea of promoting Indian products.
During the course of nine days, devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and participating in traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, creating a joyful atmosphere.
As the festival of Sharadiya Navratri began on Monday, devotees thronged temples in the national capital to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and her nine forms.
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