Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister of Yogi Adityanath Giving a big gift to the people of the state, the Government has declared a public holiday in the state on the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami on 19th October. The purpose of this decision of the government is that people can celebrate this holy festival with their families with enthusiasm and devotion. Celebrated on the ninth day of Navratri, this festival has special religious and spiritual significance in Sanatan culture.
Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Shardiya Navratri. On the holy festival of Maha Navami, devotees traditionally visit temples to have darshan of Maa Durga, perform special prayers and participate in rituals like Kanya Puja. Earlier, on the first day of Shardiya Navratri, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had installed the Kalash and worshiped the Kalash in the famous Gorakhnath temple as per the rituals and performed the aarti of Maa Bhagwati and wished for the happiness and prosperity of the state.
The declaration of public holiday by the Chief Minister will make it easier for government employees, students and common citizens to participate in the festival and perform religious rituals with full devotion. This decision has been welcomed across the state. During these days of Navratri, huge crowd is gathering in the temples, Shaktipeeths and puja pandals across Uttar Pradesh, due to which there is a devotional and joyous atmosphere all around.