New Delhi [India]: The morning Aarti was performed at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on the second day of Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. On this day, devotees worship Mata Brahmacharini, the second form of Navdurga, seeking strength, wisdom, and devotion.
The Significance of Chaitra Navratri
Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, is observed four times a year, but the most widely celebrated ones are Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The festival aligns with seasonal transitions and holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus.
Also known as Ram Navratri, this festival culminates with Ram Navami, which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Shakti, with rituals, fasting, and prayers being performed across India.
Special Navratri Broadcasts by Akashvani Aradhana
The Aradhana YouTube Channel by Akashvani has launched a special series from March 30 to April 6 to celebrate Navratri. According to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the channel will air devotional programs throughout the day, including:
🔸 Shakti Aradhana – A divine musical segment from 8:30 AM to 8:40 AM
🔸 Navratri Bhajans – Performed by legendary artists like Anup Jalota, Narinder Chanchal, Jagjit Singh, Hari Om Sharan, Mahendra Kapoor, and Anuradha Paudwal, broadcast daily from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
🔸 Devi Maa Ke Anek Swaroop – A series narrating inspiring stories of Navratri from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
🔸 Shakti Peeth Special Features – Showcasing India’s sacred Durga temples and their spiritual significance
Grand Ram Janmotsav Celebration on April 6
The Navratri celebrations will culminate in a grand live program on Ram Janmotsav, directly from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya. This special broadcast on April 6 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM will bring the festive spirit to devotees across the nation.
As devotees continue their prayers and fasting during these nine sacred days, the festival remains a symbol of devotion, strength, and the victory of good over evil.