Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: The Governor of Goa P S Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has conveyed heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the people of Goa, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In his message, the Governor said Lord Ganesh occupies a special place in the pantheon of Gods. He has been conferred the honour of first among the Gods.
The Governor further says, Ganesh Chaturthi is thus a unique and popular festival promoting amity, special harmony and mutual understanding. The festival reaffirms our faith in the principle of unity in diversity. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa by all communities with so much of devotion and enthusiasm epitomizes the unity and spiritual harmony of Goan society.
Meanwhile, CM said, Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that evokes feelings of love and togetherness between relatives and friends creating a pleasing atmosphere. Let us set a goal to restore our past glory while preserving the sacredness of Chaturthi. Chaturthi, as it is celebrated in Goa, gives us the opportunity to make seasonal vegetables and homemade dishes due to our rituals and different methods.
In this journey to make our state self-reliant, let us all decide to wholeheartedly help our farmer brothers and Self Help Groups by purchasing their produce annually, the Chief Minister said.
He further said, “I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all my friends and families for their support to the Government and for the manner in which they have fulfilled their responsibility to make the state Covid-free. 90% of the people in the state are vaccinated. “
