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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extend Navratri Day 4 greetings, praying to Maa Kushmanda for health, happiness and prosperity. (Images: Dynamite News)
Lucknow/New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings to devotees on the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri on Wednesday, October 14. Offering prayers to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, he wished for health, happiness, prosperity and positivity in everyone’s life.
In a message shared on X, Yogi expressed reverence for the Goddess and prayed that her blessings bring energy, well-being and good fortune to devotees. His message highlighted the spiritual significance of the occasion and the importance of seeking divine blessings during the nine-day festival.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also conveyed his wishes on Navratri Day 4, describing it as an occasion dedicated to the worship of Maa Kushmanda. He prayed for devotees to receive longevity, strength, fame and good health. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined the greetings, praising Maa Kushmanda as the primordial creative force behind the universe. In her message, she described the Goddess as the source of life, energy and consciousness, praying for universal welfare and auspiciousness.
The messages from the political leaders reflected the religious importance of the festival and the devotion associated with worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
According to Hindu tradition, Maa Kushmanda is believed to have created the universe with her divine smile, illuminating the cosmos with energy and light. She is associated with creation, vitality, warmth and new beginnings. On the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri, devotees perform special pujas, chant mantras and offer prayers to seek the Goddess’s blessings for prosperity, happiness, strength and good health.
Shardiya Navratri celebrates the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga, with each day holding distinct religious significance. The festival concludes with Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, which symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
