Dehradun, Nov. 12 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday performed the traditional worship of cows at his official residence on the occasion of Govardhan Puja and extended greetings to the people of the state, wishing them happiness, prosperity and well-being.

During the ceremony, the Chief Minister applied tilak to the cow and offered a garland as part of the traditional rituals. He also prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Uttarakhand.

Extending his greetings on the occasion, Dhami said Govardhan Puja symbolises faith and gratitude towards nature, livestock and environmental conservation. He said that the cow holds a special place in Indian culture and that protecting and promoting cow welfare has remaine...