New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, celebrating Durga Puja and Navratri, invoking the blessings of Maa Durga for peace, prosperity, and well-being.
Taking to the social media platform X, President Murmu wrote a thoughtful message underlining the cultural, spiritual, and social essence of the festival. Her post, originally in Hindi, was translated as follows:
“On the holy occasion of Durga Puja, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad. The sacred festival of Durga Puja is a symbol of our culture, faith, and spiritual pride. Worshipping the nine forms of Maa Durga is not only a path to spiritual purification but al