The BJP MP Sambit Patra highlighted the distinct cultural practices of Puri, particularly during the Vijayadashami celebrations. Unlike other parts of India, Puri observes the festival as Gosani Yatra, where idols of Goddess Durga, affectionately called Gosani, are worshipped with great f
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the DVC released 65,000 cusecs of water without prior notice to the State, with the intention of inflicting misery during festivities. She said that the state government would resist the conspiracy with full force.
On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat and asserted that the balance of "Shaastra" (knowledge) and "Shastra" (weapons) kept our civilisation "vibrant and invincible".
Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Dipak Majumder stated that the immersion process, which began this morning, will continue until late tomorrow night. The Mayor also emphasises that measures have been taken to ensure safety, security and discipline for a peaceful immersion ceremo
Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur.
Around 150-year-old temple of the Scindia royal family is situated at Deoghar in Maharaj Bada area of the district. Following the tradition, the Scindia family performed the puja rituals in royal tradition here every year on Vijayadashami.
CM Yadav also extended greetings to the people of the state and the country on the occasion of Vijayadashmi, also known as Dussehra and urged the public to make a resolution to do only good things in life.
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi, the Raipur police held a "Shashtra Pooja" at Police Lines Raipur. Raipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr Lal Umed Singh worshipped Goddess Kali and weapons along with other officials.
In a post on social media X, the party leader wrote that the festival celebrated the victory of good over evil, humility over ego, justice over injustice and truth over falsehood.
The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed on the India-Pakistan border held a traditional 'Shastra Pooja' on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. The soldiers worshipped the weapons, including those that were used during India's responsive strike to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
In a post on social media X, the PM wrote that "On Vijaya Dashami, a hundred years ago, the RSS was born with the aim of working towards serving society and nation building. Over a hundred years, innumerable Swayamsevaks devoted their lives towards fulfilling this vision. Here are my thou