Chaitra Navratri 2024: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, there is an enormous throng of worshippers in the temple. The temples have been embellished with unique ornamentation. On the first day of Navratri, they worship Mother Shailputri. Shakti worship and unique rituals are performed over these nine days.
PM Modi’s Navratri Greetings
PM Modi Tweeted on X, “Many happy Navratri wishes to all my family members of the country. We wish that this great festival of worship of Shakti brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and health to everyone. Jai Mata Di.”
“Today, on the first day of Navratri, I pay my respects and obeisances at the feet of Maa Shailputri! May Mother Goddess infuse new strength and energy into the lives of all my family members in the country. This praise of Mother Shailputri is for all of you,” he added.
Devotional Offerings at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
During Chaitra Navratri, Shakti will be worshipped for nine days at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. In addition to setting the Kalash on a silver platform, Mother Durga and the infant Ram will be worshipped for nine days. For nine days, the Havan Kund will host offerings and the recitation of Durga Saptashati. Ram, the youngster, would be fed 56 different kinds of food on Navami Tithi. In addition, the nine-day Ramcharitmanas recitation will continue.
On Ram Navami this year, almost 40 lakh Hindus are anticipated to arrive at Ayodhya. The temple trust states that from April 15 to April 17, Lord Ramlala will grant devotees darshan for 20 hours each day. During Bhog, Shringar, and Aarti, the temple’s curtain will stay down for four hours. Darshan will remain closed to the general public throughout this time.