Navratri 2025: Vidya Balan, Manoj Bajpayee, And More Celebs Send Warm Wishes On Auspicious Occasion

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annual Hindu festival celebrating Maa Durga, Navratri 2025 has commenced from today, September 22. Bollywood celebrities such as Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut and many others have shared their wishes on the auspicious occasion.Manoj Bajpayee took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle and shared, "Navratri ki shubhkamnayen. Ye nau din mai Durga ka aashirwad aapke jeewan mein sukh, shaanti aur samriddhi lekar aaye (Navratri greetings. May these nine days bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to your life with the blessings of Maa Durga)."

Anupam Kher wrote, "Aap sabhi ko Navratri ki hardik shubhkamnayein, bahaut bahaut badhai. Mata Rani sadaiv aapko khush rakhen. Aapki raksha karen. Jay shera vali mata ki. Happy #Navratri (Heartfelt Navratri wishes and very warm congratulations to all of you! May Mother Goddess always keep you happy. May she protect you! Hail the Mother Goddess, the Wielder of the Lion! Happy #Navratri)."

ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death: Nagaland Minister Apologises For University Student's 'Who Cares' Remark, Calls It 'Insensitive' Kangana Ranaut extended wishes as she mentioned, "Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti Rupena Sansthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah. Sharadiya Navratri Parv Ki Aap Sabhi Ko Hardik Shubhkamnayein (Salutations to the Goddess who resides in all beings in the form of power. Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri)."

Vidya Balan took to her official Instagram handle and shared Navratri Day 1 pictures wearing white saree and looking glamourous. The caption read, "Happy Navratri #Navratri #Day1" Check out the pictures here:

Bhumi Pednekkar shared a series of pictures celebrating the first day visiting Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu. She wrote, "On the first day of Navratri, from the sacred Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu, may the divine blessings of Maa Kali bring strength, energy, and new successes into your life."

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The first day holds great significance for Kalash Sthapana, and on this day the sacred kalash (pot) is installed at an auspicious time and prayers are offered to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It's also known as Ghatsthapna.