SHIMLA- 5^th April, 2025-On the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami, a ‘Falahar Grahan’ programme was organized by the Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan today. Senior officers of the State Government and other prominent people were present on this occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that he has been organizing the Falahar Grahan programme during Navratri for the last 34 years. Earlier, he used to organize this programme in Uttar Pradesh, and for the past three years, he has been continuing this tradition in Himachal Pradesh as the Governor of the State. He said, “Himachal Pradesh is known as Dev Bhoomi and is also associated with Goddess Parvati. Therefore, the significance of Navratri increases manifold here.”

“The Falahar Grahan programme reflects the spiritual and cultural traditions associated with Navratri and provide an opportunity for all to come together in devotion and harmony”, said the Governor.

Prior to this, the Governor offered prayers at Kalibari Temple and distributed Falahar to the devotees. Lady Governor, Janaki Shukla and Secretary to the Governor, C.P. Verma were also present on the occasion.