CM Rekha Gupta bows at the feet of young goddesses on Maha Navami and receives their blessings

New Delhi, 01 October 2025 – On the auspicious occasion of Shardiya Navratri, on the day of Maha Navami, the Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta performed the traditional Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls) at the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Haiderpur, Shalimar Bagh, and received blessings from the little goddesses. Sitting humbly on the ground, the Chief Minister bowed at the girls’ feet, removed their footwear, applied a tilak on their foreheads, and tied the sacred mauli thread. Maternal affection was evident as she gazed upon the innocent faces of the little goddesses adorned with red chunris. She warmly interacted with each child, gently touching their foreheads, and said that the true embodiment of the Mother is reflected in these little goddesses, and that the brightness of the future shines through their smiles.

Throughout the ceremony, the atmosphere was filled with devotion, affection, and a spirit of togetherness. With simplicity, humility, and maternal warmth, the Chief Minister performed the worship according to traditional customs and received blessings. She remarked that the worship of girls during Navratri symbolises both reverence for strength and the embrace of compassion. On this occasion, the Chief Minister stated that the Delhi government is fully committed to ensuring a bright future for these girls. Every girl, she said, is the hope, the inspiration, and the strength of society. In this worship, she venerated the little goddesses while also embodying the spirit of motherhood and affection inherent within every woman. She emphasised that Navratri is not merely a festival of faith and devotion, but also conveys a profound message of respecting women’s power and recognising the vital role of daughters in society.

The Chief Minister further added that the Navratri of Goddess Durga symbolises strength, and that in Indian culture daughters and girls have always been regarded as embodiments of feminine power. Daughters are the foundation of families and society. Without their empowerment, neither families, nor society, nor the nation can progress. She underlined that today’s festival reminds us of our duty to provide daughters with education, equal opportunities, and a safe environment to enable them to become empowered. She also mentioned that the tradition of Kanya Pujan has been practised for generations, and she has always felt that the future of the country and society rests in its daughters. The more love and opportunities given to daughters, the brighter the future of the nation will be, she said.

Expressing her joy at being part of the Kanya Pujan programme, the Chief Minister personally interacted with every child. The girls shared their aspirations – some wished to become doctors, some teachers, while others dreamt of joining the police or becoming IPS officers. The Chief Minister said that every girl has her own dreams, and the government stands firmly beside them to help realise those dreams. She also highlighted the Delhi government’s Honslon Ki Udaan (Flight of Courage) scheme, explaining that it is designed for children who otherwise have no opportunity to showcase their skills or talents. Through this initiative, the government will identify their abilities and provide support to help them move forward.