Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to a Durga Puja pandal in CR Park, south Delhi, on the festival of Ashtami, when he performed prayers to Goddess Durga amidst chanting of mantras.
The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the famous Kali Bari temple in the area during his visit and participated in the festivities, which were held according to traditional Bengali traditions.
Stringent security arrangements were made in south Delhi in preparation for the visit of PM Modi, with traffic regulation and diversions on a number of major stretches.
Chittaranjan Park, also commonly referred to as CR Park, is a Bengali-dominated area in Delhi, where almost every park features a pandal during Durga Puja. The locality is just beside the posh Greater Kailash Part-2.
Todays, on the auspicious day of Maha Ashtami, I visited Delhis Chittaranjan Park to participate in the celebrations of Durga Puja. Chittaranjan Park is famous for its deep roots connected with Bengali culture. The festivities clearly signify the cultural richness as well as the spirit of togetherness in our country. Wished all to be happy and prosperous," PM Modi tweeted after visiting.
Local resident welfare associations had advised people to be aware of traffic restrictions and diversions during the Prime Minister’s presence in the area.
Often referred to as Delhi’s “mini Bengal,” CR Park is famed for its elaborate Durga Puja celebrations. The neighbourhood is decorated with vibrant pandals, food stalls, and cultural performances, drawing thousands of visitors from across the city.
Distinguishing the celebrations are the thematic pandals and their novel concepts, replicated in different cities of the nation.
Earlier in the day of Ashtami, PM Modi greeted the nation and shared a rendition of prayers (stuti) for the Goddess.
Hearty greetings to all countrymen on the festive occasion of Maha Ashtami of Navratri. My prayer is that this pious occasion fills everyone's life with happiness, peace, and good health," he stated.
Durga Puja this year began on September 28 (Shashthi) and will end on October 2 (Vijayadashami).
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