PANJIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has extended his best wishes to the people of Goa on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In his message, Chief Minister has appealed to people to have a safe, happy and prosperous Ganesh Chaturthi.
“I pray that Lord Ganesha shower his auspicious blessings upon each one of us. A very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all,” the Chief Minister said.
Chief Minister has also appealed to the Goans to strictly adhere to the Standard operating procedure (SOPs) and guidelines provided by the Administration.
“The safety guidelines are prescribed in-order to celebrate a hassle-free and safe Chaturthi. I pray to the Almighty to take away all the sorrows, pain and stress caused due to the COVID pandemic. Let us all vow for our own as well as the safety of others,” the Chief Minister concludes.
Meanwhile, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has extended heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In his message, Koshyari said, “The uniqueness and popularity of this festival is highlighted by the fact that, people of all religions, caste and creed fervently participate in the celebrations, which in turn promotes mutual understanding, good will, friendship and social harmony in the society. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also denotes the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. Ganesha, who is also known as the Lord of new beginnings, is worshipped as the remover of obstacles. It is believed that when the idol of the Ganesha is taken out for immersion, it also takes away with it the various obstacles from our lives. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha be upon the people of Goa so that the obstacles of the Covid epidemic and its negative effects are conquered by the people. He is the symbol of dedication, loyalty and protection.”
May this occasion bring abundant happiness in every individual’s life and may Lord Ganesha bless everyone with good health and prosperity, he concluded.
Archbishop of Goa and Daman Most Rev Filipe Neri Ferrão in his message said, “We express our happiness as our Hindu brothers and sisters celebrate the joyous festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and, in the name of the Catholic community of Goa and in my own, I wish them a happy Ganesh Festival.”
Most Rev Filipe Neri said, “On this occasion I pray for God’s generous blessings upon every concerned household and individual. Particularly during this difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic, I raise an earnest prayer that we may all imbibe the perennial values this festivity celebrates and, accordingly, embrace goodness and serenity that will lead us to wisely acknowledge God’s loving care, present in our lives and to respond to it by generously sharing our resources – even material wealth — with one another, especially during this time of need. Above all, may this occasion once again strengthen the bonds of friendship that have always existed among people of diverse religious traditions in this our State of Goa.”
