Bhubaneswar, Jan 23: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.
Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Majhi said, “On this sacred day of Vasant Panchami, I offer my humble prayers to Goddess Saraswati, the giver of knowledge. Maa Saraswati, please bless everyone with wisdom and prosperity. May the darkness of ignorance be dispelled by the light of knowledge. Heartfelt greetings to all on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.”
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo shared his greetings on X, quoting Sanskrit shlokas: “Yā kundaindu tuṣārahāra-dhavalā, yā śubhravastrā-vṛtā, yā vīṇāvaradaṇḍa-maṇḍita-karā, yā śvetapadmāsanā…” He added, “To all the people of Odisha, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes on the sacred occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. May Maa Saraswati’s boundless grace dispel the darkness of ignorance and illuminate every mind with the light of knowledge.”
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also conveyed her greetings on X, stating, “On this sacred occasion of Shri Panchami and Saraswati Puja, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all of you.”
The leaders highlighted the significance of knowledge, learning, and wisdom, wishing that Goddess Saraswati’s blessings illuminate every home and mind.
