THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
OCTOBER 19, 2026
Odisha Chief Minister
Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on
the eve of Durga Puja, praying for happiness, peace and prosperity in every
household and invoking the blessings of Goddess Durga for the removal of sorrow
and hardship.
In a video message
shared on social media platform X, Majhi said Maa Durga, the embodiment of
feminine power, was deeply rooted in Odisha’s culture and civilisation,
underscoring the festival’s religious and cultural significance.
“On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I
extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone. Maa Durga, the
embodiment of feminine power, is deeply connected with our culture and
civilisation,” the Chief Minister said.
Describing Durga Puja
as more than a religious celebration, Majhi said the festival represented the
state’s rich cultural traditions and offered a path towards spiritual
awakening.
Praying for the
well-being of the people, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the divine
grace of the goddess would dispel suffering and usher in an atmosphere of
happiness, peace and prosperity across the state.
“With the blessings of Maa Durga, may all the sorrows and hardships of the world be removed, and may every household be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity. This is my prayer to Maa Durga,” he said.
Majhi began his message with the devotional invocations “Jai Jagannath” and “Jai Maa Durgatinashini”, seeking the blessings of the Goddess revered for destroying distress and evil.
