New Delhi. Dussehra was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on Saturday and a large number of people gathered to watch the burning of Ravana’s effigies. This marked a grand conclusion to the 10-day festival of rituals, songs, dances and processions. Effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad were burnt in the open fields and the enthusiasm of the crowd present there was drowned. The night sky lit up with light due to the bursting of firecrackers attached to the burning effigies. People wished each other on social media platforms.
President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony held at the Parade Ground of the Red Fort, where they were welcomed by the organizers of Shri Dharmik Leela Samiti. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the defeat of the ten-headed Ravana by Lord Rama, and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Huge Durga Puja pandals were set up at various places, showcasing designs based on various innovative themes including politics, painting and iconic monuments.
Ramleela, a theatrical performance based on the life of Lord Ram, was presented in cities, towns and villages, in which actors were seen acting in costumes of Ramayana characters. But taking advantage of the staging of Ramlila in Haridwar District Jail, two dreaded criminals escaped. The search has been started for Pankaj, who is serving life imprisonment in the murder case, and undertrial prisoner Rajkumar. An incident has also been reported from Odisha, where gold and silver jewelery worth about Rs 10 lakh was stolen from the Durga Puja pandal at Barundei temple in Jajpur district. On the occasion of Dussehra, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh performed ‘Shastra Puja’ at Sukna military station in West Bengal and said the ritual was a “clear signal that weapons and equipment will be used with full force if required.”
“India has never attacked any country out of hatred or ill intentions,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement, quoting Singh. We fight only when someone insults or tries to harm our integrity and sovereignty; When war is waged against religion, truth and human values, this is what we have inherited. We will continue to preserve this heritage.” “However, if our interests are threatened, we will not hesitate to take bigger steps,” he said. Shastra Puja is a clear indication that if required, weapons and equipment will be used with full force.
Meanwhile, the External Affairs Ministry expressed “serious concern” over the attack on a Durga Puja pandal and theft at a Kali temple in Bangladesh and urged the neighboring country to ensure the safety of all minorities, including Hindus, and their places of worship. Addressing the annual Vijayadashami rally of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, organization chief Mohan Bhagwat said that India has become stronger in the last few years and its credibility in the world has increased, but the sinister conspiracy will test the resolve of the country. Have been.
He said, “Everyone feels that India has become stronger in the last few years and its credibility in the world has increased. A country becomes great because of the national character of its people. This year is important because the RSS is entering its centenary year.” The RSS chief said, ”People with tyrannical fundamentalist thinking are present in Bangladesh. The sword of danger is hanging over the heads of minorities including Hindus.” He said that Hindus have now come forward to protect themselves. Bhagwat said that he would need the help of all those who support humanity and harmony, especially the Government of India and Hindus around the world.
Bhagwat said, “That is why infiltration from Bangladesh into India and the resulting population imbalance has become a matter of grave concern for the common people as well.” It’s like inviting atrocities. Hindus need to unite.” Dussehra was also celebrated with pomp in different parts of West Bengal. On this occasion, married women applied vermilion on their faces as part of the ritual and effigies of Ravana were burnt.
A large number of people gathered to burn the effigies of Ravana at various places including Kolkata, Asansol and Siliguri. A 60 feet tall effigy of Ravana and a 50 feet tall effigy of his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad were burnt in Salt Lake, a huge crowd gathered to see it. Governor CV Anand Bose greeted the people on the occasion and prayed for peace, prosperity and strength. While congratulating RSS on its foundation day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that since its inception, this organization has been doing remarkable work in protecting Indian culture and developing patriotic ideas among the youth. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur on Vijayadashami day in 1925.
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