Sri Vijaya Puram, November 14: Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dinesh Sharma has extended his congratulations and best wishes to the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, particularly the devotees observing the Chhath Vrat, on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival, dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, conveys the message of gratitude towards nature, discipline, sacrifice, penance and cleanliness. It is also a symbol of Indian culture, family values and social unity, he said.
The unique identity of the Islands lies in people of different languages, religions and cultures living together in mutual harmony, love and brotherhood, and cultural and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja further strengthen this unity and social harmony, he said. He congratulated the Chhath Puja Committee, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for organising the festival and for its continuous efforts to preserve cultural traditions.
The Lieutenant Governor wished that, with the blessings of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and well-being would prevail in everyone’s life, and that the Islands would continue to move forward on the path of progress and development.
