**Summary of President’s Greetings for Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba**
On March 18, 2026, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, issued a formal message extending greetings to Indian citizens residing both within the country and abroad. The message commemorates the auspicious arrival of the New Year celebrated through various regional festivals, including Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba.
**Key Themes and Objectives:**
* **Cultural Heritage:** The President emphasized that these festivals serve as vibrant expressions of India’s rich cultural diversity and long-standing traditions of sharing joy.
* **Connection with Nature:** The celebrations symbolize a deep connection with the natural world.
* **National Unity:** The message highlights the role of these festivals in fostering unity, love, and harmony across India’s diverse communities.
* **Prosperity and Renewal:** The occasion is framed as a time for new resolutions, hope, and positivity, aimed at bringing happiness and well-being to all.
**Administrative and Technical Data:**
* **Issuing Authority:** President’s Secretariat (posted via PIB Delhi).
* **Release Date and Time:** March 18, 2026, 4:27 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2241823.
* **Visitor Counter:** 282.
* **Reference Code:** MJPS/PRK.
* **Language Availability:** The release is accessible in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who issued official greetings and good wishes to citizens on the eve of various traditional New Year festivals.
President’s Secretariat: The administrative office responsible for issuing official communications and messages on behalf of the President of India.
Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba: A group of traditional Indian festivals marking the arrival of the New Year, symbolizing India's cultural diversity and connection with nature.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF
CHAITRA SUKLADI, UGADI, GUDI PADAVA,
CHETI CHAND, NAVREH AND SAJIBU
CHEIRAOBA
Posted On: 18 MAR 2026 4:27PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conveys her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of
Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava,
Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens
in India and abroad.
The celebration of these festivals on the arrival of New Year symbolises India’s rich cultural diversity and
our deep connection with nature. They inspire us to move forward in life with new hopes, new resolutions
and a spirit of positivity. These are vibrant expressions of our rich cultural heritage and our traditions of
sharing joy with others.
May these festivals foster unity among India’s various communities through love and harmony and bring
happiness, prosperity and well-being to everyone”.
Please click here to see the President's message-
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