The traditional New Year festivals of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba are being celebrated in different parts of the country on Sunday. The day also marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the occasion. In a social media post, President Murmu highlighted that these festivals, celebrated to welcome the spring season and mark the advent of the New Year, symbolize unity in India’s rich cultural diversity. She said, these celebrations infuse new energy and enthusiasm among the people.
Vice President Dhankhar in his message said, these festivals, known by different names across Bharat, mark the beginning of the traditional New Year. He emphasized that they not only symbolize renewal, prosperity, and hope, but everyone’s integral connect with Mother Nature.
Extending his greetings, Prime Minister Modi prayed for the good health and prosperity of all citizens on the occasion. He expressed hope that the occasion of Nav Samvatsar will bring new enthusiasm in people’s lives and energize the collective resolve for a developed India. The Prime Minister also shared a hymn by Pandit Jasraj, dedicated to the worship of the Mother Goddess, in honour of the beginning of Navratri. He remarked that Navratri awakens a renewed sense of devotion among devotees of the Goddess.
The Chaitra Navratri festival began with aarti at temples across the country this morning. Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine avatars. The nine-day long festival concludes on Ram Navami, which marks the birthday of Lord Ram.
All famous temples and Shakti Peeths across the country have been beautifully decorated on the occasion. People in large numbers are visiting the temples to offer special prayers.
The festival is celebrated with great devotion across the country, with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her various forms.
On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Akashvani’s Youtube Channel- Aradhana is presenting a series of special programs. The channel is offering an immersive spiritual experience for its listeners which will continue till 6th of April. A special highlight of the celebrations are Navratri Bhajans performed by renowned artists such as Anup Jalota, Narinder Chanchal, Jagjit Singh, Hari Om Sharan, Mahendra Kapoor, and Anuradha Paudwal. The channel is also presenting special features on various Shakti Peeths across the country, providing listeners with deeper insights into the sacred sites dedicated to Goddess Durga.
