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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai performs Govardhan Puja with his wife, Kaushalya Sai, standing to his right, at their residence in Bagia, Jashpur district, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.Photo:channel24india.com via CG/CMO
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his wife, Kaushalya Sai, worshipped Gau Mata at their residence in Jashpur district. The Chief Minister prayed for the well-being of Chhattisgarh’s families and a bountiful harvest for its farmers.
Key Highlights
- Vishnu Deo Sai and Kaushalya Sai performed Govardhan Puja at their residence in Bagia on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Sai described the festival as an expression of gratitude to nature and linked the tradition of caring for cows to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
- He said Gaura-Gauri helps pass Chhattisgarh’s folk traditions from one generation to the next.
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his wife, Kaushalya Sai, performed Govardhan Puja at their residence in Bagia, Jashpur district, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Sai applied a tilak to a cow as part of the worship and offered prayers to Lord Krishna and Gau Mata for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Chhattisgarh. He also prayed for a bountiful harvest across the state.
Gratitude to Nature and Care for Animals
Extending festive greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh, Sai spoke of the ties between the observance and everyday life in farming communities.
“Govardhan Puja is a sacred festival of gratitude to nature, care for cows and environmental protection,” Sai said.
The Chief Minister said cows hold a revered place in Indian culture and have long been part of the agricultural traditions and rural economy of the country. He described gau seva, the practice of caring for cows, as a way of putting compassion for animals into practice.
Sai also recalled the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to shelter the people of Braj and their cows. He said the story still offers a lesson in how communities can come together and help one another in times of difficulty. He added that human well-being depends on living in balance with nature.
Gaura-Gauri Keeps Folk Traditions Alive
Sai said Chhattisgarh’s folk traditions reflect a deep connection with farming, the care of animals and the natural world. He pointed to Gaura-Gauri, celebrated alongside Govardhan Puja, as an occasion that brings communities together and allows younger generations to take part in customs handed down by their elders
