PM Modi Extends Navratri Greetings, Prays for Love and Harmony on Maa Skandamata’s Day

October 15, 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, and prayed for love, harmony and happiness in every family.

In a post on X, Modi offered prayers to the Goddess, writing, “Salutations again and again to the Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power.”

He also shared a bhajan by Vijay Durga and expressed his wish that Maa Skandamata’s blessings would fill every household with love and harmony.

“The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship and adoration of Mother Skandamata. May the blessings of Mother, the Goddess of maternal affection and tenderness, forever fill every family with love and harmony — this is my heartfelt wish,” the Prime Minister said.

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath Extend Wishes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended greetings on the fifth day of Navratri, paying tribute to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga.

“I bow with reverence to the holy feet of Mother Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga and the embodiment of love, affection, and compassion,” Singh said in a social media post.

He added that the Goddess’s blessings would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to the world.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers to Maa Skandamata and sought her blessings for the people.

In his message, Adityanath prayed that the Goddess would strengthen people’s resolve, bring auspiciousness into their lives and ensure that love and joy continued to prevail in families.

Maa Skandamata: Significance of the Fifth Day of Navratri

The fifth day of Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. She is regarded as the embodiment of motherhood, compassion, love and empathy.

Goddess Skandamata is traditionally depicted seated on a lion, with her son Kartikeya on her lap and lotus flowers in her hands. She is also associated with the Vishuddha Chakra, which symbolises purity and clarity.

Navratri, meaning “nine nights” in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms, collectively known as Navdurga. The festival is observed with devotion across India through prayers, rituals and visits to temples.

On this day, devotees worship Maa Skandamata and offer flowers, prayers and bhog as they seek her blessings for protection, guidance and well-being. Yellow and saffron-coloured offerings are also associated with the day’s worship.

Maa Skandamata is revered for her maternal affection and is believed by devotees to guide them towards spiritual growth and prosperity.