Leaders Across India Pay Homage to Goddess Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami

New Delhi, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : On October 18, 2026, leaders from various states, including Union Minister Manohar Lal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, paid homage to Goddess Mahagauri on the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami.

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, shared his wishes on social media platform X, stating, “Wishing all devotees a blessed Durga Ashtami! I bow respectfully to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, and pray that the compassionate and benevolent Goddess bless her devotees with prosperity.”

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to social media to express, “Worshiping Goddess Mahagauri brings purity, self-discipline, and strength into the lives of devotees. I pray to the Mother of the Universe that all believers find happiness and peace, their wishes fulfilled, and their homes filled with new hope and energy.”

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her heartfelt greetings, writing, “On this holy occasion of Durga Ashtami, I wish everyone abundant blessings. I bow to the divine feet of Goddess Mahagauri, the epitome of welfare. May her divine grace bring happiness and prosperity to every home, ignite faith in every heart, and instill health, peace, and well-being in all lives.”

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma posted on X, stating, “On this sacred occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, I bow to Goddess Mahagauri, the symbol of compassion and purity. I pray that she fills the lives of all residents with happiness, peace, prosperity, and positive energy, and fulfills their wishes.”

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini conveyed his wishes on social media, saying, “Wishing all residents heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mahashtami. I bow to Goddess Mahagauri, the symbol of strength, purity, and compassion. Her divine form inspires us to abandon negativity and embrace goodwill, simplicity, and selfless service. May her blessings bring happiness and prosperity to all families.”

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary shared his thoughts online, stating, “May Goddess Mahagauri’s divine grace bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and positivity to all lives. Wishing everyone heartfelt greetings on this auspicious eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri.”

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya also posted, “On this sacred occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, I bow to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of the Divine Mother. May her blessings remain with all devotees.”