New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to people on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri and offered prayers to Goddess Shailputri, expressing hope that her blessings would bring patience and self-confidence to people across the country.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister offered salutations to Goddess Shailputri and wished that her blessings would remain upon the people of the country.

"On the auspicious commencement of Navratri, crores of salutations at the feet of Mother Shailaputri, the presiding deity of peace. May the divine grace of the Mother kindle the lamp of patience and self-confidence in the hearts of all. May the Mother's blessings forever remain upon the people of the country-this i...