Governor Greets People For Vijayadasami, Performs Ayudha Pooja

Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan today extended her greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Vijayadasami on Friday.

"On the joyous occasion of Vijayadasami, I extend my warm and cordial greetings to the people of Telangana. The navaratri festival renews us with the spirit of joy and jubilation. The main theme of the festival, the triumph of good over evil, has an everlasting relevance. 'Truth alone triumphs' is our national credo, and while celebrating the festival, we have to collectively endeavour to fight all evils including disease-spreading viruses and environmental hazards, and to create greener and healthier neighborhoods. I pray that the Divine Mother showers Her choicest blessings on the occasion of the happy and festive celebrations of Dasara. Let us all celebrate the festival duly following the Covid precautions," the Governor said.

She also performed the Ayudha Puja and Vahana Puja at he Raj Bhavan.

In adherence to the traditional celebrations of Dasara in the official residence of the Governor, Dr. Soundararajan performed Ayudha Puja to the weapons of the security personnel, and Vahana Puja to all the vehicles of the Raj Bhavan.

The Governor?s husband and noted nephrologist Dr. P. Soundararajan, and other members of the family, joined her in performing the pujas, organized near the temple inside the Raj Bhavan complex.

Later, she also visited the Raj Bhavan library located in the Sudharma block and performed the Pusthaka Puja. On the occasion, she also went round the library and took a look at the rich collection of books available.

The Governor also personally conveyed her wishes to all the officers and the staff members of the Raj Bhavan.

Earlier, the Governor also planted a jammi plant, considered holy, near the Raj Bhavan temple.