New Delhi: Congress party leader and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be observing the Navratri fast, her party representatives said.
Though it is unclear whether Priyanka would be following strict fasting norms during Navratri or would she just be consuming fruits.
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Priyanka Gandhi before heading for the Bahraich to meet the families of the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident offered prayers at a temple in Lucknow. Here, while talking to the media, Priyanka Gandhi added that she has sought blessings for her son.
When asked about how does she manage her responsibilities while fasting, she added Maa Shakti deti hai.
Navratri begins today:
As you know, Shardiya Navratri has started from today. Today, that is on the first day, devotees would be worshipping Shailputri, the first form of the Goddess.
The nine-day festival of fasting and worship is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour.
However, Navratri is said to be lasting for just 8 days this year. As two days are said to be conjoined this year, Navratri would be celebrated for only 8 days this year. Navratri is said to end on October 14 this year.
Rahul Gandhi gives his best wishes:
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi also took to Twitter to greet all Indians on Navratri. In a tweet, he wrote, "Happy Navratri to all of you".
Apart from Rahul Gandhi, many other Congress leaders also wished Indians on this auspicious festival.