In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath kept alive a cherished tradition at the Gorakhnath Temple. On Mahanavami during Sharadiya Navratri, the Peethadhishwar led the Kanya Pujan ritual, honoring Matru Shakti—the divine feminine power. As Uttar Pradesh's leader, Yogi Adityanath has backed this reverence with real action, rolling out schemes to boost women's safety, empowerment, and dignity. During the Wednesday ceremony, Yogi Adityanath washed the feet of nine young girls in the temple's dining hall.

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami, the ninth and final day of the Sharadiya Navratri, devotees across the country gathered in large numbers to offer prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga known as the granter of all supernatural powers (siddhis). In Varanasi, thousands of devotees thronged the Siddhmata Temple in Siddhamata Gali near Golghar since the early hours of the morning.

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahanavami greetings to the countrymen and prayed for their well-being and prosperity. The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated as Mahanavami, which is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Mahanavami! May this auspicious occasion of Navratri bring good fortune, prosperity, and success to everyone; that is my wish."