While the entire state is in an atmosphere of devotion and worship on the occasion of the holy festival of Navratri, a grand Garba festival was organized in the capital Gandhinagar by the 'IAS Wives Welfare Association' as per the annual tradition. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was a special presence in this special festival organized for the high officials of the administrative system and their families, where the Chief Minister worshipped Maa Adyashakti with great devotion.
The Chief Minister, who arrived at the venue, was warmly welcomed by Chief Secretary M. K. Das, IAS Wives Welfare Association President C.V. Som, Chandrani Som and senior secretaries. The Chief Minister performed the Maha Aarti of the Mother of the World with devotion and prayed for the excellent health, happiness and peace of the citizens of Gujarat and the progressive prosperity of the state. After the Aarti was completed, devotional enthusiasm prevailed in the entire premises.
Top officials of the state administration along with their families participated in this cultural program. State Director of Police (DGP) G. S. Malik, Head of Forest Force Dr. Jaipal Singh, Additional Chief Secretaries of various departments of the Secretariat, Secretaries and retired civil servants who had previously served in the state were present.
In this program, which was held amidst daily official work and responsibilities, the officers and their families dressed in traditional attires danced to the tune of Garba. This festival, held amidst disciplined planning and musical atmosphere, provided a platform for mutual affection, intimacy and cultural harmony among the administrative family. This festival was not just a formal gathering but was becoming a unique confluence of culture and folk traditions.
