In English
Today is the festival, the day on which the entire country is worshipping the elephant-headed God who helps man overcome all obstacles. Worshipping or or , as he is also called, endows man with the courage and confidence needed to enter upon and carry through-any undertaking in the world. The elephant is the largest animal of the forest. It is very Intelligent and has a powerful memory. When it marches through the thick jungle, it clears a path for all other animals to pass. The elephant-headed God confers intelligence and memory and the power to subdue evil and vice. Thus he Is also a path- maker. So it Is only appropriate that every rite, ceremony or project should be started with the worship of this God. Today we are Inaugurating this hospital so that it will provide good and lasting service to the people of this region.