Chaitra Navratri News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Blessings of Devi Maa fill devotees with happiness, peace, new energy: PM Modi on Navratri 2nd day
New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the second day of the Chaitra Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini.
Guwahati: Large number of Devotees arrive at Maa Kamakhya temple; seek blessings
Guwahati, March 30: A large number of devotees gathered at the Maa Kamakhya Temple on the first day of Chaitra Navratri to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Chhatarpur temple, performs 'Kanya Pujan' on first day of Chaitra Navratri
New Delhi, March 30: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Chhatarpur temple in the national capital on Sunday and performed 'Kanya Pujan' on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
Devotees throng Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri
Jammu, March 30: Thousands of pilgrims gathered on Sunday at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district as the Navratri festival began.
Nitish Kumar extends greetings on Navratri, wishes peace for Bihar
Patna, March 30: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri, wishing peace and prosperity in the state.
In UP's Sambhal, devotees flock to temples on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Lucknow, March 30: Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, which recently experienced communal unrest over the Shahi Jama Masjid survey, saw grand celebrations on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. Devotees flocked to many temples to pay obeisance to the Goddess Durga.
Navratri: Devotees offer prayers at Mahamaya Devi temple in Raipur
Raipur, March 30: The devotees on Sunday offer prayers at the Mahamaya Devi temple, located at Puranibasti in Raipur, on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
Devotees gather in big numbers to take part in Mangala aarti at Banaskantha's Ambaji temple
Banaskantha, March 30: Devotees gathered in big numbers to take part in the Mangala aarti at the Ambaji temple in Banaskantha, Gujarat on Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri. As per the tradition, Mata Shailputri is worshipped on the Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year.
Madhya Pradesh: Bhasma aarti performed at Ujjain's Mahakaleswar temple on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Ujjain, March 30: The Bhasma aarti was performed at Ujjain's Mahakaleswar temple in Madhya Pradesh on the first day of Chaitra Navratri on Sunday.
J-K: Large number of devotees gather at Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir on first day of Chaitra Navratri
Katra, March 30: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, large number of devotees gather to pay obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extends greetings on Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi and other festivals
New Delhi, March 30: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday extended his greetings to everyone on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Chaitra Sukladi, Navreh, Chaitra Navratri, and Sajibu Cheiraoba.
Morning Aarti offered at New Delhi's Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith on Chaitra Navratri Day 1
New Delhi, March 30: Morning Aarti was offered at Chhatapur's Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir on the first day of Chaitra Navratri in New Delhi. As per the tradition Mata Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of the Chaitra Navratri.
Uttar Pradesh: Chaitra Navratri begins with rituals at Temples
Varanasi, March 30: Chaitra Navratri celebrations commenced across Uttar Pradesh with devotees offering prayers at major temples. Special rituals were performed at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ashtabhuji Mata Mandir, and Alop Shankari Devi Shakti Peeth Mandir.
Rakul Preet Singh loves 'puran polis': It's made with so much love
Mumbai, March 30: On Gudi Padwa on Sunday, actress Rakul Preet Singh revealed her favourite delicacy on the occasion is “puran polis” as it is made with so much love.
Union Minister JP Nadda extends wishes on occasion of Chaitra Navratri
New Delhi, March 30: Union Health Minister and BJP President JP Nadda extended his wishes on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri. Nadda shared a post on his official 'X' handle and wished to the people of the nation.
Haridwar: Devotees gather in large numbers at Maa Mansa Devi Temple on Chaitra Navratri
Haridwar, March 30: The holy period of Chaitra Navratri got underway on Saturday, and the festive spirit is high in Haridwar. Devotees have gathered in large numbers to visit the Maa Mansa Devi temple and seek blessings.
Happiness, prosperity for all: Prez Murmu greets nation on Chaitra Navratri, other festivals
New Delhi, March 30: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Shukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu-Cheroba.
Delhi: Morning Aarti held at Jhandewalan temple as Chaitra Navratri festival begins
New Delhi, March 30: The Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday with a morning aarti at the iconic Jhandewalan Temple, where Goddess Durga was worshipped as Mata Shailputri on Day 1.
Delhi: Chaitra Navratri festival begins with morning aarti in temples
New Delhi, March 30: The nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival began on Sunday, with the morning aarti being offered at temples across the national capital. On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Mata Shailputri.
Devotees flock to temples across India to celebrate day 1 of Navratri with full fervour
New Delhi, March 30: As the festival of Chaitra Navaratri began, temples across the country witnessed a surge of devotees coming together to celebrate the first day of the nine-day festival dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath instructs officials to organise 24-hour Akhand Path of Ramcharitmanas on Chaitra Ramnavami
Lucknow, March 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced grand plans on Saturday to celebrate Chaitra Ramnavami, a significant Hindu festival. He has instructed officials to organise 24-hour Akhand Path of Ramcharitmanas, a revered Hindu text, in temples across all districts in the state.
Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya gears up for grand Ramkot Parikrama ahead of Ram Navami
Ayodhya, March 27: Ayodhya will host a grand Ramkot Parikrama before Ram Navami this year, aiming to offer a more divine and grand experience for devotees.
UP: Additional police deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami
Ayodhya, March 27: Additional police forces have been deployed in Ayodhya ahead of Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami to ensure the safety and security of devotees, an official said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds meeting with officials, reviews law and order situation in state
Lucknow, March 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday held a meeting with the officials regarding law and order and upcoming festivals in the state.