Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, deputy CM Y. Patton and UDA co-chairman Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu extended Durga puja and Dussehra (Mahashtami) greetings.
Greeting on the occasion of Dussehra (Mahashtami), Prof. Mukhi said that the festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and triumph of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura. He hoped that the auspicious occasion inspire all to follow the path of virtue and guide us towards oneness, amity, happiness and prosperity.
Patton: In his greetings, deputy CM, Y. Patton hoped that the celebration of good, triumphing over evil, inspire all to choose compassion, courage, and forgiveness over enmity and indifference, as well as foster unity, hope, & happiness among all.
Azo: UDA co-chairman Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu hoped that the Pujas bring peace and prosperity and herald a season of brotherhood and love among all communities. “May goddess Durga shower Her blessings on all, give strength to the poor and wisdom to the rich to uplift others,” Azo said, adding that the “supreme power of Maya will empower us and help defeat the darkness within and show the light of love and compassion to our fellow beings.”
He also hoped that this Puja bring all the communities closer.
