Dehradun: On the auspicious occasion of Mahanavami during Shardiya Navratri, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a havan and puja with full rituals at the Chief Minister’s Residence on Tuesday. During this, he worshipped nine young girls as symbols of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and sought their blessings. The Chief Minister prayed to Goddess Bhagwati for the state’s progress and the happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.
Extending Mahanavami greetings to the citizens, the Chief Minister said that the festival of Navratri is a symbol of the worship of maternal power and rich cultural traditions. The ritual of Kanya Pujan strengthens the sentiment of reverence and respect toward women. He prayed to Goddess Bhagwati to maintain happiness and prosperity in everyone’s lives.
