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Jay Shah, VVS Laxman, PM Modi Extend Festive Greetings for Navratri, Ugadi

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and former cricketer VVS Laxman shared messages on social media, extending warm wishes for the festivals of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Chaitra Navratri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted heartfelt greetings, praying for discipline, peace, and positive energy on the first day of Navratri. The celebrations highlight India's rich cultural diversity, with many regional traditions marking the New Year. Meanwhile, devotees gathered at major temples like Delhi's Jhandewalan to offer prayers as the nine-day festival commenced.

Key Points: Jay Shah, PM Modi Greet Nation on Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa

  • Leaders extend festive greetings
  • Celebration of India's cultural diversity
  • Devotees throng temples for Navratri
  • Marks the beginning of regional New Years
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends greetings on Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa

ICC Chairman Jay Shah, PM Narendra Modi, and VVS Laxman extend wishes for Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa, celebrating India's cultural diversity.

"May Gudi Padwa's symbol of triumph... fill your lives with joy, strength, and success. - Jay Shah"

New Delhi, March 19

International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah conveyed his festive greetings on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, and Ugadi, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of the celebrations.

Taking to X, Shah wrote, "May Gudi Padwa's symbol of triumph, the divine grace of Chaitra Navratri, and Ugadi's promise of a new beginning fill your lives with joy, strength, and success."

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman also extended warm wishes to people across the country on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and other regional New Year celebrations, celebrating India's rich cultural diversity.

Taking to X, Laxman wrote, "One New Year. Many traditions. Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, Sajibu Nongma Panba. A celebration of unity in diversity. Wishing all new beginnings & endless possibilities."

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasions of Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti Chand.

In two separate posts on X, the PM expressed wishes on the first day of Navratri, praying for discipline, peace and positive energy for everyone.

"On the first day of Navratri, the ritual is to worship Devi Shailaputri, the first form of Maa Durga. May her blessings infuse discipline, peace, and positive energy into everyone's life--this is the heartfelt wish," the PM wrote in a post.

"I bow to the one who grants desired boons, with the crescent moon adorning her crest. Mounted on a bull, wielding a trident, the glorious Shailaputri. My salutations and obeisance at the feet of the Mother of the Universe, Maa Durga, on behalf of millions of my fellow countrymen! On the sacred occasion of Navratri, I beseech the Divine Mother to bestow her blessings of affection and compassion upon one and all. Jai Mata Di!" he wrote in another post.

In other posts, the PM extended best wishes on Cheti Chand, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa and hoped for a good year for all.

Meanwhile, devotees on Thursday gathered in large numbers at prominent shrines, including the Jhandewalan and Chhatarpur temples in Delhi and Mumba Devi in Mumbai, to offer prayers on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.

The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good wishes are always welcome, but I hope the focus remains on cricket governance too. The ICC has many challenges. That said, acknowledging Indian festivals is a nice gesture. Jai Mata Di!
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Aman W
As a Maharashtrian, Gudi Padwa is a big day for us. Feels great when national figures recognize it. The PM's detailed message about Maa Shailaputri was very insightful. May this new year bring prosperity to all.
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Sarah B
I'm visiting India and learning so much about the culture. It's fascinating to see one "New Year" celebrated in so many different ways across the country. VVS Laxman's post perfectly captured that "unity in diversity."
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Karthik V
The atmosphere at temples like Jhandewalan is electric on the first day of Navratri. It's the true spirit of the festival. While greetings on social media are nice, the real celebration is in the devotion of the common people. Wishing everyone a blessed Navratri.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I feel these posts have become a bit formulaic from all officials. The messages are almost identical every year. I appreciate the sentiment, but a more personal reflection on what these festivals mean would be more meaningful.

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