Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai sent his best wishes to the public for the Hindu New Year.
“Happy Hindu New Year to everyone…We wish prosperity for Jashpur and the entire Chhattisgarh…We hope the coming year is good for all of us,” he said.
“The entire Jashpur worships to celebrate the Hindu New Year. I want to join the people in their pooja. I am fortunate to be a part of it. We worship Parvati mata and nature and pray that the coming year brings prosperity, peace and happiness to everyone’s life,” he added.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes for Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh, and Gudi Padwa, diverse festivals observed across the nation to herald the traditional new year.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “I wish all my family members in the country a very Happy Navratri. May this great festival of worshipping Shakti bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune and health to everyone. Jai Mata Di!”
देश के मेरे समस्त परिवारजनों को नवरात्रि की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। शक्ति की उपासना का यह महापर्व हर किसी के लिए सुख, समृद्धि, सौभाग्य और आरोग्य लेकर आए, यही कामना है। जय माता दी!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2024
He also invoked the blessings of the Hindu Goddess ‘Shailputri,’ traditionally worshipped on the first day of Navaratri.
“Today, on the first day of Navratri, I pay my respects and obeisances at the feet of Maa Shailputri! May Mother Goddess infuse new strength and energy into the lives of all my family members in the country,” the PM added.
नवरात्रि के पहले दिन आज मां शैलपुत्री के चरणों में मेरा नमन और वंदन! देवी मां देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों के जीवन में नई शक्ति और ऊर्जा का संचार करें। आप सभी के लिए मां शैलपुत्री की यह स्तुति… pic.twitter.com/JWahZkwZUr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2024
Chaitra Navratri commences on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar. This year, the festival commenced on April 9 and will conclude on April 17. All nine days of Navratri are dedicated to venerating the nine incarnations of the goddess ‘Shakti’.
The occasion also signifies the commencement of the Hindu New Year according to the Luni-solar calendar. In Maharashtra, it is celebrated as Gudi Padwa, while Kashmiri Hindus observe it as Navreh.