Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde on Monday emphasised the importance of faith and Hindu unity and hailed the state's rich cultural heritage, news agency PTI reported.

Addressing the 'Sanatan Rashtra Sammelan' in Thane district of Maharashtra, he invoked the teachings of revered saint Dnyaneshwar and said it is Diwali and Dussehra when spiritual leaders and seers arrive.