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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the people on the auspicious occasion of Navratri that began today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said, May this holy festival, dedicated to Shakti Vandana, prove to be auspicious for everyone. The Prime Minister added that on the first day of Navratri, he has offered his prayers to Maa Shailputri with folded hands. He has hoped that everyone will be blessed by her grace, and his prayer to the goddess is for all the countrypeople.