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Durga puja festivity grip Arunachal

Durga puja festivities grip Arunachal Pradesh from Monday giving the capital city of Itanagar a fresh lease of life. Governor JP Rajkhowa along with his wife Rita Rajkhowa attended the inaugural function of the Shree Shree Durga Puja at Rajdhani Kali Mandir in Itanagar on Monday.

Rajkhowa hoped that the festivity will usher in tranquility and amity in the society, which, in turn facilitate in development of the society and prosperity of the State and the Nation. He appealed to the people for peace and harmony in the State.

The Governor cautioned the people on polluting the rivers after the Puja. He advised them to clean the water bodies after performing their rituals. Suggesting against sacrifices during Pujas, He advised the people for opting other ways to observe the rituals.   

 

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