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CM Pushkar Dhami Greets Uttarakhand on Hindu New Year & Chaitra Navratri

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings for the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, via social media. He also wished the people on the commencement of Chaitra Navratri, paying tribute to Goddess Shailputri. Concurrently, devotees gathered in large numbers at prominent temples in Delhi and Mumbai to mark the first day of the nine-day festival. The celebrations were marked by traditional prayers and rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Key Points: CM Pushkar Dhami's Greetings for Hindu New Year & Navratri

  • CM extends Hindu New Year wishes
  • Greetings for first day of Chaitra Navratri
  • Prayers for state's development
  • Devotees gather at major temples
  • Festival dedicated to Goddess Durga
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Hindu New Year greetings to people of state

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Vikram Samvat 2083 and Chaitra Navratri wishes, as devotees throng temples across India.

"May Vikram Samvat 2083 bring happiness, prosperity, good health, and new energy - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, March 19

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday, extended greetings to the people of the state on the Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, wishing for prosperity, good health and renewed energy in their lives.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the Hindu New Year. May Vikram Samvat 2083 bring happiness, prosperity, good health, and new energy into the lives of all of you. I pray to God that this New Year establishes new dimensions of development, well-being, and prosperity for the state, and brings progress and joy to the life of every family."

In another post on X, Dhami also extended greetings on the first day of Chaitra Navratri, paying tribute to the goddess Shailputri, the first form of Goddess Durga worshipped during the festival.

"Salutations to She who grants desired boons, with the crescent moon as her crown. Mounted on the bull, bearer of the trident, Shailputri, the glorious one. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the first day of the sacred Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Mother Shailputri. May Mother Shailputri, the presiding deity of patience, unwavering resolve, and auspiciousness, bless your life to always be filled with happiness, prosperity, and joy," the Chief Minister wrote.

Meanwhile, Devotees on Thursday gathered in large numbers at prominent shrines, including the Jhandewalan and Chhatarpur temples in Delhi and Mumba Devi in Mumbai, to offer prayers on the first day of Chaitra Navratri.

The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, while talking to the reporters, said, "I wish everyone a Happy Chaitra Navaratri. May the Goddess bring prosperity in everyone's life and may Her blessings stay on our country..."

- ANI

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Priya S
While the greetings are appreciated, I hope the government's focus on development and well-being is as strong as their social media posts. The New Year is a time for new resolutions - let's resolve to work on real issues like employment and infrastructure too. Wishing everyone prosperity.
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Sarah B
The photos from the temples look so vibrant! As someone living abroad, seeing these celebrations makes me nostalgic. The energy of Navratri is unmatched. Best wishes to all celebrating in India and around the world. May the new year be filled with light.
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Vikram M
Nav Varsh ki hardik shubhkamnaye! 🎉 The start of Chaitra Navratri is such an auspicious time. It's good to see the CM acknowledging it. The real spirit, however, is in the millions of homes where families are observing fasts and doing puja. That's the true beauty of our culture.
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Rohit P
Good wishes are always welcome. But as a citizen, my wish for the new year is for less politics in religion and more actionable governance. Let the goddess's blessing of 'unwavering resolve' inspire our leaders to resolve pressing public issues. Happy New Year nonetheless!
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Kavya N
The atmosphere at Jhandewalan temple must be electric! Maa Shailputri's blessings to all. This time of year always fills me with hope and positive energy. May the new year bring health and happiness to every family. Let's all try to spread some kindness this Navratri.

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