Chief Minister Raman Singh has extended hearty greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthhi and Vishwakarma Puja on Thursday , September 17.
The Chief Minister stated in his message that lord Ganesha and lord Vishwakarma hold great significance in Indian Culture.
To boost the feeling of national unity during freedom movement, Freedom Fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak had laid the foundation of public celebration of Ganesh Utsav. lord Vishwakarma is believed to be the creator of the universe and the lord of labour and hard work, Singh said.
Worshipping lord Vishwakarma is a way of showing respect to hard work. The Chhattisgarh Government has declared lord Vishwakarma Poojan Diwas as labour Day. On the occasion of both festivals, Singh prayed for peace, prosperity and progress of people in the State.