Nation celebrates Navratri 2020, PM Modi among other political leaders pour in wishes
The nation is celebrating Navratri 2020, the nine-day long festival. Though 2020 has been unpredictable, Navratri signifies ‘good over evil’ and therefore, people across the globe celebrate the holy festival this time with much joy and happiness. The final day of Navratri is called ‘Vijayadashami’ or ‘Dussehra’ when Maa Durga is said to leave Earth and return to heaven.
Dedicated to Goddess Maa Durga’s ‘nine avatars’, each day is associated with the Goddess’ incarnation while the final day is called ‘Vijayadashami’ or ‘Dussehra’.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the other leaders from across the nation took to social media and poured in wishes for the same.
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PM Modi said in a tweet: "Pranams to Maa Shailputri on Day 1 of Navratri. With her blessings, may our planet be safe, healthy and prosperous. May her blessings give us the strength to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor and downtrodden."
Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal took to Twitter and wrote: "Wishing you all and your family and friends a very Happy Navratri. May goddess Durga fill your life with countless blessings."
"Extending my best wishes to everyone on the auspicious festival of #Navratri. May the goddess Durga bring peace, prosperity and utmost joy in your lives," former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal wrote.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted: "I wish Happy Navratri to all for this day marks the start of the festive season. May this auspicious time be the harbinger of happiness, health and prosperity for all. Urge everyone to observe all safety precautions against Covid-19 while celebrating with your family & friends."
-PTC News
