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Guv, CM felicitate people on eve of Shivratri
Shimla, Mar 5 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor V S Kokje and Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today felicitated the people of the state on the eve of Maha Shivratri.
In
his
message,
Mr
Kokje
said,
''Shivratri
is
one
of
the
major
festivals
celebrated
by
the
people
from
all
walks
of
life
with
devotional
fervour.
I
hope
the
festival
would
bring
happiness
and
prosperity
in
the
lives
of
the
people.'' Mr
Dhumal,
in
his
message
said,
''Himachal
Pradesh
is
known
as
the
abode
of
Lord
Shiva
and
Shivratri
has
its
vital
significance.
Such
festivals
are
instrumental
in
strengthening
the
bonds
of
universal
brotherhood
and
social
harmony.''
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Story first published: Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 18:07 [IST]