Indian Leaders Extend Greetings for Chhath Festival
Amit Shah and other leaders wish citizens well for Chhath festival, emphasizing faith and community spirit.
New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with other prominent leaders, have conveyed their best wishes to citizens as the Chhath festival commences. They expressed hopes that Chhathi Maiya blesses everyone abundantly.
In a post on X, Amit Shah remarked, “The grand festival of Chhath begins today with the ritual of Nahai-Khai. I extend heartfelt wishes to everyone, especially the devotees. May Chhathi Maiya shower her blessings on all.”
Union Health Minister JP Nadda also shared his greetings, saying, “Warm wishes to all citizens for the first ritual of Chhath Puja, Nahai-Khai. I pray that Chhathi Maiya and the Lord bless your lives with happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health.”
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the festival’s significance in his X post, stating, “With the essence of devotion at the ghats and the aroma of pumpkin-rice filling homes, the auspicious Chhath festival has begun with Nahai-Khai. Heartfelt wishes to all devotees. May the blessings of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya bring joy, peace, prosperity, and health to everyone.”
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also extended his wishes, saying, “May the blessings of Chhathi Maiya and the Lord continuously shower upon everyone, filling every home with happiness, prosperity, and joy. I pray that all wishes come true.”
Speaker Om Birla took to social media to share his thoughts on the occasion, stating, “On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, I extend heartfelt greetings to all citizens. This festival is a grand celebration of our faith, traditions, and gratitude towards nature. It conveys a message of devotion, discipline, purity, and dedication.”
He further elaborated, “Beginning with Nahai-Khai and culminating in the offering of Arghya to the setting and rising sun, each tradition emphasizes the importance of discipline, patience, and spiritual purity in life. This festival inspires us to preserve nature, foster affection within families, and promote cooperation and goodwill in society.”
Birla concluded with a hopeful message, saying, “May the blessings of Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya bring happiness, peace, health, and prosperity to all citizens. This sacred festival should strengthen the spirit of goodwill, cooperation, and public welfare in society. Our collective faith and positive resolutions will be the foundation for national progress, public welfare, and a prosperous India. May the devotion of all devotees be fruitful, and may everyone’s life be filled with joy and prosperity.”
