Dehradun, March 29 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended warm wishes to the citizens of the state on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri and Nav Samvatsar.

He described Chaitra Navratri as a festival of worship of Shakti.

This festival of Navratri shows the importance and strength of women in society. Kanya Pujan performed on this occasion is a symbol of the importance of women's power.

The Chief Minister said that Chaitra Navratri has been given special importance in Vedas and Puranas. It is considered to be the basis of self-purification and good nature. Worshiping Maa Durga in Chaitra Navratri eliminates negative energy and transmits positive energy.

In view of the religious importance of Chaitra Navra...