Prime Minister Modi writes a garba song titled 'Aavati Kalay' as a tribute to Goddess Durga.
October 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Maa Durga during Navratri by writing a garba song.
In a post on X, PM Modi shared that he created the garba to honor Maa Durga's strength and grace. He stated, "It is the auspicious time of Navratri, and people are celebrating in various ways, united by their devotion to Maa Durga. In this spirit of reverence and joy, here is #AavatiKalay, a Garba I wrote as a tribute to Her power and grace. May Her blessings always remain upon us."
The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to Purva Mantri for performing the Garba. "I thank Purva Mantri, a talented upcoming singer, for singing this Garba and presenting such a melodious rendition of it," he added on X.
Earlier, on October 3, PM Modi extended his greetings to fellow Indians at the beginning of Navratri, wishing everyone an "auspicious" festival. "I wish all my countrymen a very Happy Navratri. May this holy festival dedicated to Shakti Vandana prove to be auspicious for everyone. Jai Mata Di!" he wrote on X.
On the first day of Navratri, he prayed to Maa Shailputri with folded hands, saying, "May everyone be blessed by her grace. This prayer to the Goddess is for all of you."
Navratri, which means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, known as Navdurga. The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India, featuring rituals and prayers that honor the goddess in her various forms.
Hindus observe four Navratris throughout the year, but only two—Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri—are widely celebrated, as they coincide with seasonal changes.
In India, Navratri is celebrated in diverse ways. In North India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, the Ramlila, a dramatic re-enactment of scenes from the Ramayana, is organized. The festival culminates with Vijayadashami, which is marked by the burning of King Ravana's effigies.