New Delhi, October 2026 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to people on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, praying that the blessings of Maa Kalaratri bring renewed energy, confidence and prosperity into everyone's lives.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of worshipping the seventh form of Goddess Durga and expressed hope that divine blessings would bring happiness and well-being to all.
“Today, during Navratri, is the special day for the worship of Mother Kalaratri. May her blessings illuminate everyone's life with new energy and fresh confidence. May there be prosperity for all by the divine grace of Devi Maa; this is the prayer,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister also shared a YouTube link to the devotional song Jay Durga Maa, an Odia bhajan sung by Antara and Jyotirmayee, marking the auspicious occasion.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his greetings on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Kalaratri and seeking her blessings for the removal of obstacles and the well-being of devotees.
In his message on X, Yogi described Maa Kalaratri as the seventh manifestation of Adishakti Maa Durga, who blesses her devotees with fearlessness.
“Countless salutations at the feet of Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Adishakti Maa Durga, who grants fearlessness to her devotees. 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. Jai Maa Kalaratri,” he wrote.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her wishes, emphasising the importance of faith, courage and determination in overcoming difficulties.
In her message, Gupta offered prayers to the goddess and said the worship of Maa Kalaratri teaches devotees that unwavering faith and resolve can help them overcome darkness and adversity.
“On the sacred seventh day of Navratri, countless salutations at the holy feet of Mother Durga's seventh form, Maa Kalaratri. The worship of Maa Kalaratri teaches us that with faith, courage, and unwavering resolve, victory can be achieved over every darkness,” she said.
She further prayed that the goddess would destroy negative forces and ensure that peace, harmony and positive energy prevailed throughout society.
“We pray to Maa that by her grace, all negative forces be destroyed, and peace, harmony, and positive energy prevail in society. Jai Maa Kalaratri,” Gupta added.
The seventh day of Shardiya Navratri falls on Saturday, October 17, this year. Known as Saptami, the day is dedicated to the worship of Maa Kalaratri as part of the nine-day festival celebrating the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Maa Kalaratri is traditionally 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 devotees courage and fearlessness.
Devotees across the country observe the occasion through prayers, religious rituals and offerings, seeking blessings for prosperity, peace and protection. The greetings from the Prime Minister and the chief ministers reflected the festival's spiritual message of courage, positivity and hope.
