Raipur, Oct. 23 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday visited the Maa Danteshwari Temple in Jagdalpur during her visit to Bastar and offered prayers for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of people across the country.
The President participated in the customary rituals and paid her respects to the region's presiding deity. Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also offered prayers and wished for peace, prosperity and continued progress for the people of the state.
Sai said the people of Bastar had unwavering faith in Maa Danteshwari, whose significance extended beyond religious beliefs to the region's community life and traditions.
He described the President's visit to the temple as a moment of pride for Bastar and Chhattisgarh.
The chief minister said Bastar had earned recognition across the country and beyond for its distinctive tribal culture, ancient traditions and values. He noted that the region's cultural heritage reflected a deep connection between nature, faith and society.
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