Bengaluru, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the Gowri-Ganesha festival and wished for happiness, peace and prosperity across Karnataka. He also appealed for maintaining peace and harmony while celebrating the festival.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswmay, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra and other dignitaries also conveyed their wishes on the occasion.
In his message, Shivakumar prayed that with the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, the state would receive good rainfall and a bountiful harvest, and that happiness, peace and prosperity would prevail everywhere.
He said the light of contentment that has emerged in crores of households through the guarantee schemes would further enhance the festive spirit and joy of the occasion.
Shivakumar also paid special tribute to all mothers of the state, describing them as embodiments of Goddess Gowri, who is worshipped first.
The Chief Minister appealed to people to install eco-friendly Ganesha idols and celebrate the festival responsibly.
He urged people to maintain peace and harmony during the celebrations and immersion of Ganesha idols and make the festival a meaningful occasion. Shivakumar also released a one-minute video to convey his greetings to the people of the state.
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Gauri-Ganesha Chaturthi and prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being in the state.
In a message, Deve Gowda invoked the blessings of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri, and prayed that everyone in the state be blessed with happiness, peace, prosperity and contentment.
“May the blessings of Goddess Gauri, the symbol of virtue and affection, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and giver of wisdom, bring new hope into the lives of everyone. I wish that all people are blessed with greater longevity, good health and prosperity,” he said.
Deve Gowda also prayed for relief from the drought-like situation prevailing in the state. He expressed hope that the situation would improve soon and that agriculture and farming activities would not be affected, bringing relief to the lives of people and livestock.
He concluded by extending his best wishes to everyone on the festive occasion.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy extended his greetings to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Sri Swarna Gowri and Ganesh Chaturthi.
In a message, he wished the people of the state on the auspicious occasion, praying that Goddess Swarna Gowri, the primordial divine feminine, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles, would alleviate the difficulties and sufferings faced by everyone.
He also prayed that the blessings of the deities would bring happiness, peace, contentment and prosperity to all and ensure that these values prevail across the state.
BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra also extended his greetings. In his message, Vijayendra prayed that the blessings of Goddess Gowri would always remain upon the state and that she would bless everyone with happiness, prosperity and auspiciousness.
He said Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, should bless the homes and hearts of devotees across the state with happiness, peace, good health and prosperity.
Vijayendra also wished that Lord Ganesha would remove all obstacles in the pursuit of good deeds and give people the courage to face challenges, success in every new endeavour, and renewed hope, energy and enthusiasm in their lives.
He expressed hope that the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi would mark the beginning of a new phase of goodwill, harmony and noble deeds across Karnataka. Vijayendra has also released a video message.
Source: IANS
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