Uttarakhand, Nov. 1 -- Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttarakhand's folk festival 'Igas'.

Igas festival, also known as Budhi Diwali, honours the Goddess Nanda Devi and celebrates harvest, fertility, and prosperity.

In a video message, the Chief Minister said that the folk culture and traditions of Uttarakhand are the true identity of Devbhoomi. He emphasised that the folk culture and traditions of any state are its soul, and Igas is an integral part of Uttarakhand's rich heritage. "Our local festivals and cultural legacy bring vibrancy and unity to social life", CM Dhami said

The Chief Minister appealed to the people of the s...