New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will gloat his 76th birthday on 17 September 2026. He was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat. That ways this year his age will be 76 years. According to the official information of the Prime Minister's Office, Modi is the first prime minister of the country to be born in self-sustaining India. He has been the prime minister of the country since May 2014 and has taken oath for the third time in June 2024.
Like every year on the occasion of his birthday, this time moreover variegated programmes are stuff organised by his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party wideness the country. This year, it has been spoken to run 'Seva Pakhwada' from 17th September to 2nd October. Under this, programmes related to service and public welfare will be organised wideness the country.
How deep is PM Modi's faith in Maa Durga?
Goddess worship has a special place in Narendra Modi's religious and spiritual routine. His devotion has moreover come to the fore in public several times during Navratri. On the occasion of Navratri in March 2026, the Prime Minister had said well-nigh the worship of Maa Durga that there is immense power in the devotion of the Maa and the worship of the Goddess gives positive energy to the devotees. He moreover prayed for the worship of Mother Shailputri and her blessings.
Last year too, on the first day of Navratri, he mentioned the special worship of Maa Shailputri and wished for the happiness, health and prosperity of the countrymen. It is well-spoken from this that Navratri and Goddess worship are important part of their public spiritual life.
How to alimony fast during Navratri?
In a conversation, Prime Minister Modi himself had given information well-nigh his long-running fast. He had said that during Shardiya Navratri, he completely abstains from supplies for nine days and takes only hot water. Whereas during Chaitra Navratri, his fasting is different, in which he told well-nigh taking only one fruit once a day for nine days. According to Modi, this tradition of fasting has been going on in his life for many decades.
Is there a deep spiritual relationship with Lord Shiva also?
Along with goddess worship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's faith in Lord Shiva has moreover been shown on many occasions. His visits to Kedarnath Dham are the most famous example of this. He has visited Baba Kedar many times and has moreover been seen meditating and worshipping there.
On the occasion of the opening of the doors of Kedarnath Dham in April 2026, the Prime Minister moreover expressed his reverence for Baba Kedar. Linking Kedarnath and Chardham Yatra to India's faith, unity and rich tradition, he extended good wishes to the devotees and supposed 'Har-Har Mahadev'.
What does religious faith squint like?
Modi's spiritual travels included not only Kedarnath but moreover other major religious places of the country. In January 2026, he had mentioned the spiritual importance of Somnath Dham. On the occasion of the whence of Amarnath Yatra in July 2026, he greeted the devotees of Lord Shiva and expressed reverence for the darshan of Baba Barfani.
Every year, the Prime Minister's birthday remains in the news due to his political and social activities as well as his personal beliefs. This time, on the occasion of 76th birthday, accent is moreover stuff laid on programmes related to public service through Seva Pakhwada.
