"Our culture is a festival-oriented culture. Every festival introduces us to the mysteries of life and also gives us a chance to immerse ourselves in joy. In the true sense, Diwali is the Diwali of farmers. India is an agricultural oriented country and in such a situation, the explanation of
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee celebrated her 47th Kali Puja and offered prayers to the Goddesses at her residence in Kolkata. She said that over the years she has turned to Maa Kali for strength and guidance.
The program was organised by a Rajput community in which a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Usha Thakur also participated in the program. BJP MLA Thakur also addressed the program and urged the Hindu community to arm themselves.
CM Bhupendra Patel worshipped the weapons of his security guards at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister's residence with a scriptural ritual as per the traditions.
"I extend my greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. This festival connects us to our sanatan culture for years. Today, the entire society and country celebrate this festival by performing shastra puja," CM Yadav said.
On the occasion of Vijay Dashmi, the king of Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, performs 'Banni Puja' at the premises of Mysore Palace, on the occasion of 'Vijaya Dasami'.
Padma Bhushan and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K. Radhakrishnan, who is also the chief guest of the event, was seen accompanying the RSS chief.
South Indian actress Shriya Saran made hearts stop at Lakme Fashion Week 2024, in partnership with FDCI, as she turned showstopper for designer Payal Singhal.
During this, CM Yadav washed the feet of nine minor girls resembling nine Durga Swaroop and worshipped them following the traditional rituals. He also offered chunari to them and performed their aarti.
After the completion of the ritual, speaking to media outside the temple, TTD EO J. Syamala Rao said that the Tirumanjanam was performed in view of the annual brahmotsavams scheduled from October 4 to 12.