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Naidu and Lokesh Extend Dasara Greetings Across Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and IT Minister Nara Lokesh shared greetings for Dasara and Sharannavaratri.
These celebrations last for nine days.
Naidu said the festival represents good and righteousness winning over evil.
He hoped Kanaka Durga Devi would bless families with peace, happiness, prosperity and good health.
Lokesh said the goddess would be worshipped in nine different forms.
He also announced that the coalition government had decided to give free electricity to Durga Devi festival pandals across the state.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh wished Andhra Pradesh residents a happy Dasara and Sharannavaratri.
Naidu described Dasara as a celebration of good and righteousness triumphing over evil.
He hoped Kanaka Durga Devi would bless families across the state with peace, prosperity and good health.
Lokesh noted that the goddess would be worshipped in nine forms during the nine-day festival at Indrakeeladri.
Lokesh said the coalition government would provide free electricity to Durga Devi pandals holding Sharannavaratri celebrations across Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
- What
- They extended Dasara and Sharannavaratri greetings; Lokesh said the government had decided to provide free electricity to festival pandals.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
- When
- For Dasara and the nine-day Sharannavaratri festival; no specific date is given.
- Why
- To mark the festival and wish people happiness, prosperity and good health.
Key facts
- Festival
- Dasara and Sharannavaratri
- Festival duration
- Nine days
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- IT Minister
- Nara Lokesh
- Festival site mentioned
- Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada
- Electricity decision
- Free electricity for Durga Devi pandals organising Sharannavaratri celebrations across Andhra Pradesh
Sources
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