Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami observed Maha Navami during Sharadiya Navratri by performing a havan and offering prayers at the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun.
The religious observance also included Kanya Pujan, a ritual in which 9 young girls were worshipped as representations of the 9 forms of Goddess Durga.
Maha Navami observance in Dehradun
The Chief Minister took part in the ceremonies at his official residence on the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami. The programme combined the havan, prayers and Kanya Pujan as part of the Navratri observance.
The ceremony focused on worship associated with the final phase of Sharadiya Navratri. The 9 girls represented the 9 forms of Goddess Durga during the Kanya Pujan ritual.
No other programme details were provided about the ceremony.
Conclusion
Pushkar Singh Dhami marked Maha Navami in Dehradun with prayers, a havan and Kanya Pujan involving 9 young girls representing the 9 forms of Goddess Durga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did Pushkar Singh Dhami perform the Maha Navami rituals?
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister performed the rituals at the Chief Minister’s residence in Dehradun.
Q. Which occasion was observed?
The ceremony marked Maha Navami during Sharadiya Navratri.
Q. What rituals did the Chief Minister perform?
He performed a havan, offered prayers and conducted Kanya Pujan.
Q. How many young girls were worshipped during Kanya Pujan?
9 young girls were worshipped during the ritual.
Q. Who did the 9 girls represent?
They represented the 9 forms of Goddess Durga.
