from Rubiya Shaikh
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji (GA)

Panaji, Sep 2: Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao has conveyed his greetings to the people on the prestigious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

"It is feast time, once again, when our Hindu brothers and sisters - our fellow pilgrims on earth - honour Lord Ganesh. It is an occasion when the fruits of earth - the fruit of human work - are laid at his feet. It is a moment of special joy, as they experience the visit of the deity to their homes," the Archbishop said.

"No wonder this joy overflows in the exchange of greetings and goodies with their dear and near ones. We take particular note that Lord Ganesh is venerated as an icon of wisdom, tenderness, compassion and prosperity," he further added

"While sharing in the joy of our Hindu brethren, we also pray that those high qualities of human interaction be instilled in the members of the Goan community, that they may serve to strengthen the fabric of tolerance, cooperation and mutual help, which have marked it for centuries," Archbishop stated.

"We will then be able to journey, side-by-side, as partners for the progress and prosperity of our beloved Goa, so as to build a Great India and sing praises to the glory of God," he concluded.