Kolkata, Oct. 19 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday performed the Pushpanjali ritual at his residence in Contai, Purba Medinipur on the occasion of Maha Ashtami.

CM Adhikari said, "I am a sanatani and I perform the Pushpanjali ritual every year. Every Hindu should perform the Pushpanjali ritual before Maa.I prayed for the well-being of everyone."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the auspicious festive occasions of Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami, extended warm greetings to citizens across the country, praying for the happiness, success, and well-being of all.

Prime Minister Modi offered prayers to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Maa Durga, who represents purity, penance, and serenity.

"May the blessi...