Prime Minister pays obeisance to Goddess Mahagauri during Navratri

On Tuesday, October 19, 2026, the third day of the Navratri festival, the Prime Minister performed puja to Goddess Mahagauri, the symbol of rigorous penance and purity. This sacred day is considered highly significant in the Hindu calendar, where devotees offer special worship to please Mahagauri, the third form of Goddess Durga. The Prime Minister's worship has generated an atmosphere of enthusiasm and spiritual energy among Hindus across the country.

During the puja, the Prime Minister performed arati and paid obeisance at the feet of Goddess Mahagauri. It is believed that Goddess Mahagauri underwent rigorous penance for hundreds of years, as a result of which her complexion turned white, symbolizing purity and sanctity. Therefore, devotees are advised to wear white clothes on this day. The Prime Minister was also seen wearing white garments, adhering to this tradition on this sacred occasion.

As soon as the initial photos and videos of this puja emerged, they rapidly went viral on social media. Millions of fans and citizens have praised the event and sent heartfelt Navratri wishes to the Prime Minister. Many fans have written on Twitter and other major social media platforms that this puja not only expresses religious sentiments but also reflects his dedication to culture and traditions.

During the nine days of Navratri, worship is performed for one form of Goddess Durga each day. On the first day, Goddess Shailputri is worshipped; on the second day, Goddess Brahmacharini; and on the third day, Goddess Mahagauri. On the fourth day, Goddess Kalaratri; on the fifth day, Goddess Skandamata; on the sixth day, Goddess Katyayani; on the seventh day, Goddess Durga; on the eighth day, Goddess Siddhidatri; and on the ninth day, Goddess Shailputri (often referred to as Shailputri or Shailputri in some traditions, though the text says "Somya") are worshipped. This year, the Navratri festival is being celebrated with grandeur across the country, with special rituals and formal puja being conducted in many major temples.

This puja by the Prime Minister is not only a religious act but also an effort to unite the nation and strengthen cultural identity. According to experts, such activities help maintain an atmosphere of faith and devotion among the public. In the coming days, as the Navratri festival progresses, worship of the goddesses on the other days will also be conducted in a similar manner, keeping the entire country immersed in the joy of this sacred occasion.