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PM Modi seeks Maa Kalaratri’s blessings on Navratri’s seventh day
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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On the seventh day of Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the blessings of the Hindu goddess Maa Kalaratri, as reported by The Assam Tribune.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly invoked the blessings of Maa Kalaratri on the seventh day of the Navratri festival, according to a report by The Assam Tribune. The invocation took place as part of the ongoing Navratri celebrations, which span nine nights and are observed across India.
The seventh day, traditionally dedicated to the fierce form of the goddess Kalaratri, is considered a time for seeking protection and the removal of obstacles. By appealing to the deity, the Prime Minister aligned his message with the cultural and spiritual sentiments of many Hindus observing the festival.
Modi’s gesture was conveyed through a brief statement that highlighted the importance of divine guidance for the nation’s welfare. While no detailed speech was released, the act underscored the symbolic role of religious observances in public life.
The invocation was covered by regional media, reflecting the intersection of political leadership and cultural traditions during major festivals in India.
The seventh day, traditionally dedicated to the fierce form of the goddess Kalaratri, is considered a time for seeking protection and the removal of obstacles. By appealing to the deity, the Prime Minister aligned his message with the cultural and spiritual sentiments of many Hindus observing the festival.
Modi’s gesture was conveyed through a brief statement that highlighted the importance of divine guidance for the nation’s welfare. While no detailed speech was released, the act underscored the symbolic role of religious observances in public life.
The invocation was covered by regional media, reflecting the intersection of political leadership and cultural traditions during major festivals in India.