On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visited the CR Park area in South Delhi on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During his visit, he went to Durga Puja Pandal in CR Park and offered prayers to Goddess Dura while priests chanted Mantras. PM Modi also performed aarti at the well-known Kali Bari temple in the area. He joined the celebrations that were held in traditional bengali style, reflecting the rich culture and devotion of the festival. His presence added to the festive spirit, and people welcomed him warmly. The visit highlighted the importance of Durga Puja as not just a religious occasion but also a celebration of tradition and community bonding in the capital.
PM Modi Offers Prayers to Maa Durga on Maha Ashtami
After the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a post on social media platform X highlighting the spirit of Durga Puja. he wrote that the festival reflects the sense of unity and cultural vibrancy in society. PM Modi and cultural vibrancy in society. PM Modi mentioned that one the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami, he visited the Durga Puja celebrations at Chittaranjan park in Delhi, a place known for its deep connection with Bengali culture. He emphasized that such celebrations truly showcase the strength of tradition and togetherness among people. The prime minister also said that he prayed for the happiness and well-being of all. his message underlined he cultural richness of Durga Puja and its role in bringing communities closer.
To ensure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit when smoothly, heavy security arrangements were put in place across South Delhi. The Delhi Police issued a special traffic advisory for the occasion, restricting movement on several key routes. To manage the situation, Alternatives routes were opened for commuters. During this period, vehicle movement remained limited in many parts of South Delhi, causing diversions and traffic changes. The strict arrangements were made to maintain security and smooth flow of the event as large number of people gathered to witness the Durga Puja celebrations and the Prime Minister’s Participation in the rituals. the traffic police advised commuters to avoid the affected areas during restriction and encouraged the use of public transport to reduce congestion. In an appeal, Officials urged drivers to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with on-duty personnel. they also stressed the importance of obeying instructions from police deployed at major intersections to ensure smooth traffic movement.
