Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh has extended heartiest wishes to public on the eve of Hindu New Year with the beginning of Chaitra Navratri on April 11.
In his message to public, Dr Singh has said that Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri holds special significance in the Indian culture, during which various incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped.
The tradition of worshipping the various powerful incarnations of women power during this festival signifies the respectable position of women in Indian society since ancient times.
On the occasion, Chief Minister has accorded warm welcome to the devotees
arriving at various temples.
He was spotted offering prayers at Ma Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, Ma Mahamaya Temple in Ratanpur, Devi Chandrahasini Temple at Chandrapur, Devi Khallari Mata Temple in Khallari, Banjari Temple in Raipur and other ancient temples and Shaktipeeths of the State.
“I prayed for the peace and prosperity of public,” says Singh in an official statement on Wednesday.