CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Greets Assam on Lakshmi Puja
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Blessings of abundance and prosperity for every household in Assam — that is the wish Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma extended on the occasion of Maa Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, 25 October 2026, through an official message from the Chief Minister's Office of Assam.
In the greeting, the Chief Minister's Office conveyed that Sarma 'extends his heartfelt wishes to the people of Assam', expressing the hope that 'Maa Lakshmi bless every household with happiness, peace, prosperity and good fortune, and may Assam continue to progress on the path of growth and development.'
Lakshmi Puja and its significance in Assam
Maa Lakshmi Puja, observed on the full moon night following Diwali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals across Assam and the broader eastern Indian tradition. Homes are lit, thresholds are decorated, and prayers are offered to the goddess of wealth and fortune — making it a natural occasion for the state's highest constitutional office to address citizens collectively.
It is a longstanding practice for Indian chief ministers to issue formal festival greetings on such occasions, interweaving religious sentiment with aspirations for state development. Sarma, who has held the office since May 2021, has consistently used festival messages to reinforce themes of growth and community well-being for the people of Assam.