PM Modi's Mahalaya Wishes: Seeking Maa Durga's Blessings for Society
PM Modi and Amit Shah extend Mahalaya greetings, seeking Maa Durga's blessings for peace and prosperity across society.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya on Saturday. Seeking the divine blessings of Maa Durga, the Prime Minister expressed his hope that her arrival would infuse society with happiness, compassion, and hope, while ushering in an era of peace and prosperity for all.
A Call for Peace and Prosperity
In a message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized the spiritual significance of the day. “Shubho Mahalaya! We seek the blessings of Maa Durga. May the blessings fill our society with happiness, compassion and hope. May there be peace and prosperity all around,” PM Modi stated. His message was echoed in Bengali, reflecting the deep cultural roots of the festival.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also joined in the celebrations, offering warm greetings to the citizens. He prayed that the blessings of the Goddess would bring boundless joy, well-being, and prosperity to every individual life.
West Bengal Leaders Extend Best Wishes
In West Bengal, political leaders joined the festive spirit. Suvendu Adhikari, the West Bengal Chief Minister, expressed his best wishes on the beginning of Debi Pokkhali. Beyond praying for individual happiness and peace, Adhikari offered a special prayer for the state, hoping that the arrival of the Goddess would strengthen the bonds of heritage, culture, unity, and brotherhood across West Bengal.
Devotional Rituals Across India
As Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha—the 16-day period dedicated to paying homage to ancestors—devoteals across the country engaged in sacred rituals:
- West Bengal: In Siliguri, devotees gathered at Lal Mohan Mallick Niranjan Ghat to take holy dips.
- Tamil Nadu: Thousands converged at the banks of the Cauvery River in Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, to perform ancestral rituals during the sacred month of Purattasi. Following their rituals, many pilgrims visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and other prominent shrines.
- Rameswaram: Large crowds gathered at Agni Theertha to perform tarpanam and other traditional rites in the sea.
Mahalaya serves as a pivotal moment in the Hindu lunar calendar, signaling the transition from the period of honoring ancestors to the celebratory arrival of Goddess Durga.