New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended their greetings on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri on Saturday, offering prayers to Maa Kalaratri and wishing for peace, prosperity and the well-being of people.
In a post on X, Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga, and prayed for the removal of obstacles and the spread of happiness and positivity in everyone’s life.
“May all obstacles and hindrances be removed by the grace of Maa Kalaratri, may auspiciousness enter everyone’s life, and may the light of happiness, peace and prosperity spread everywhere,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said in his message, concluding with “Jai Maa Kalaratri”.
Yogi also shared a Sanskrit verse dedicated to the goddess on the occasion.
Nitin Gadkari and Rekha Gupta Share Navratri Greetings
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended his wishes on the seventh day of Navratri, highlighting the significance of worshipping Maa Kalaratri.
In his message on X, Gadkari prayed that the goddess would dispel negative energies and bless everyone with happiness and peace.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also offered prayers to Maa Kalaratri, emphasising the importance of faith, courage and determination in overcoming difficulties.
In her message, Gupta said the worship of the goddess teaches devotees that faith, courage and unwavering resolve can help them overcome challenges.
She also prayed for the destruction of negative forces and for peace, harmony and positive energy to prevail in society.
Navratri Day 7: Significance of Maa Kalaratri
The seventh day of Shardiya Navratri falls on Saturday, October 17, this year. Known as Saptami, the day is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga worshipped during the nine-day festival.
Maa Kalaratri is associated with the destruction of fear, darkness and negative forces. Although depicted with a fierce appearance, she is revered as a protective and benevolent form of the goddess who grants fearlessness to her devotees.
Devotees across the country observe the occasion through prayers, religious rituals and devotional offerings, seeking blessings for courage, good health, peace and prosperity.
The nine-day festival of Navratri celebrates the different forms of Goddess Durga, with each day carrying its own religious significance and traditions.