Overview

• Day 1 is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, with prayers and bhog offered as Ghatasthapana marks the start of rituals nationwide.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared Navratri greetings on X, invoking Maa Shailputri and wishing citizens “new strength and new faith.”
• Mumbai’s Mumbadevi and Mahalaxmi temples opened early for extended darshan, confirmed security precautions, and slated Deepotsav and a Chandi Mahayagya during the festival.
• Guides detail daily worship of the Navadurga with traditional prasad, alongside fasting, Garba and regional celebrations including Durga Puja pandals.
• Lifestyle outlets circulated wishes, images and social-media captions to help devotees share greetings throughout the ten-day observance.