Chief Minister worships nine girls and prays for the prosperity and well-being of the people
Dehradun, October 2026: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a traditional havan and offered prayers at the Chief Minister’s residence on Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami during Sharadiya Navratri.
On the occasion, Dhami performed Kanya Pujan, worshipping nine girls symbolising the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and sought their blessings.
The Chief Minister prayed to Goddess Bhagwati for the progress of Uttarakhand and for the happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being of all its residents.
Extending Maha Navami greetings to the people of the state, Dhami said the Navratri festival symbolised the worship of feminine power and reflected India’s rich cultural traditions. He added that Kanya Pujan inspires people to show devotion, reverence and respect towards women.
