President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. In his message to the nation, the President said these festivals mark the onset of spring and promise fresh beginnings of growth, prosperity and well-being. He hoped that these festivals pervade the heart of every Indian and tolerance and mutual amity flourish amongst the people. He also prayed for these festivals to spread peace and friendship.