Ganesh Chaturthi
Leaders greet nation on Ganesh Chaturthi
New Delhi (PTI): President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on Wednesday.
Patil has asked the nation to celebrate the festival in an environment friendly way.
"During the period of the festival this year, people can be more aware about environment, by celebrating it in an environment friendly way," she said in her message on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Ansari noted that the blessings of Lord Ganesha are solicited for the success of any auspicious work and for spiritual and material success.
"The festivities and sharing associated with the festival reminds us of the significance of imbibing the sublime values in our lives to usher in a humane society," he said.
Wishing joy, peace and prosperity to all Indians on the festive occasion, Singh said, "Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival which brings people together, reaffirms the secular traditions of India and celebrates the spirit of brotherhood."
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Source: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200809021723.htm
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