Dehradun, Oct. 10 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, wishing them happiness, prosperity and a blessed life, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

In his message issued on the eve of Navratri, Dhami said that worshipping the various forms of Goddess Durga holds special significance during the festival.

He said the nine-day festival inspires people to worship and respect women, symbolising their importance in society while reflecting Uttarakhand's rich cultural heritage and traditions.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the tradition of Kanya Pujan during Navratri, stating that it is closely associated with respectin...