Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers and performed rituals at the world-renowned Kedarnath Dham temple before its closure for the winter season.
Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the Chief Minister said Govardhan Puja symbolises harmony between humans, animals and nature. He noted that the festival serves as a reminder of the importance of staying connected to traditions, culture, and the environment.
"Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. Govardhan Puja is not only a religious festival but also a celebration that honors and expresses gratitude towards nature and farmers. May this sacred festival bring prosperity,
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the programme organised on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day at the Police Lines in Dehradun on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid tribute to braveheart on Police Commemoration Day, calling the police system "the spine of the state's security and prosperity."
To honour the ever lasting memory of these gallant Policemen, who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, October 21 every year is observed as 'Commemoration Day' by the Police forces all over India.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is continously working for the public welfare, and "it is our responsibility to ensure that these efforts reach every household"
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that people have made "abundant" purchases this Diwali thanks to GST relaxation and there has been thrust on buying 'swadeshi' products.
Earlier, on September 15, the calamity that struck Majhara and Karligad villages in Dehradun caused severe devastation. Three people were buried under debris in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area.