New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the beginning of the Navratri festival, and wished for a safe, healthy and prosperous planet.
“Greetings on the auspicious festival of Navratri.May Lord Jagadamba, bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all of you.Jai Mata Di,” Modi said in a tweet.
In another tweet, Modi said, “Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day one of Navratri.With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous.May her blessings give us strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden.”
The nine-day long festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Each day, the nine forms of the Goddess are worshipped
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