Dussehra marking victory of good over evil was celebrated with full religious fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu region today with people torching the effigies of demon King Ravan, his son Meghnath and brother Kumbkaran.
The main function was organized by Sanatan Dharam Sabha (SDS) at Parade Ground, Jammu and thousands of devotees were witness to torching of the effigies of Ravan, Kumbkaran and Megnath.
As the effigies were put to flames the slogans Jai Sri Ram rented the air. Earlier pooja of Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita Mata was performed in a traditional way by the dignitaries. The procession was taken out from historical Raghunath Temple in Lord Rama's silver chariot by the devotees to the venue of Dussehra function at Parade ground.
The Raghunath Rath proceeded via City Chowk, Shalamar and Ranbireshwar Chowk to Parade and as the tradition goes the effigies are not torched unless and until holy Rath carrying the idols of Lord Ram reached the venue of the function.
At Raghunath Mandir pooja of Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita and the holy chariot was performed by president of Dharmarth Trust, Thakur Diwakar Singh. He was accompanied by his secretary Shashi Khajuria and other members.
Minister of Health Sham Lal Sharma was the chief guest. The function was also attended by Minister of Medical Education and Sports, R S Chib.
Addressing the function the ministers highlighted the significance of Dussehra. They said the day inspired us to fight against evil so that the world is made a better place to live in. The Lord Rama has set an example for people to follow.
The Ministers while greeting the people on the occasion stressed on maintaining peace, unity and brotherhood. They said that this is the only tool through which the State can overcome all challenges and fight the terrorism, which has given a jolt to its progress and economy during the last 22 years.
Others who were present on the occasion included MLA Jammu West and former Union Minister, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, BJP MLA Jammu East, Ashok Khajuria, MLC and NC leader Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Divisional Commissioner Dr Pawan Kotwal, Mahant Rameshwar Dass of Purani Mandi, Mahant Jagpuran Dass, SDS president, Jagdish Dogra and its other office bearers including Ramesh Pahalwan.
The authorities had made elaborate security arrangements and a big posse of police was deployed in Parade Ground and outside to deal with any eventuality. The traffic on Parade route was diverted to other sides and no vehicle was allowed to enter the Parade via Ranbireshwar Chowk and Kacchi Chawni Chowk.
Scores of stalls were installed on Parade and the hawkers were selling the bows, arrows and crackers with children and their parents busy in purchasing the same.
There was such a huge rush of public to witness the Dussehra celebrations in Parade ground that after the function was over it took half an hour to the people to come out from the ground.
However, later the traffic jams were witnessed on Secretariat road, Kachhi Chawni road, Brig Rajinder Singh Chowk and Shalamar Chowk and the people faced a tough time in reaching their destinations.
Dussehra was also celebrated by Shri Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha in its premises today. A hawan was performed in the Sabha premises on the occasion which was followed by Shaster Poojan (arms). The Dussehra besides being celebrated for victory of truth over evil is also celebrated as preservation of weapons. A large number of people participated in the function. In his address president of the Sabha Kr Narayan Singh highlighted the significance of the day.
Dussehra was also celebrated with pomp and show and as per Vedic traditions at Sainik Colony today. The people from all walks of life including Lt Col (retd) S D Sharma and others participated. Thousands of people from Sainik Colony and other areas participated in the function which was organized by Sainik Colony Dusshera Celebration Committee.
Reports coming from other parts of the region said that Dussehra was celebrated with full religious fervour and gaiety at Poonch today where thousands of people from all walks of life participated in the celebrations. The function was organized by SDS Poonch led by its president Manjit Kumar.
Dussehra was also celebrated at Bishnah with full enthusiasm and MLA Bishnah Ashwani Kumar Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. Mr Sharma highlighted importance of the day and called upon the people to follow teachings of Lord Rama. Several prominent persons were present on the occasion.
Another function was held at Mendhar Poonch in which also a large number of people from all faiths participated. A shoba yatra was taken from Hanuman Mandir Mendhar and after passing through entire Bazar it culminated back at the Mandir where the effigies of Ravan, Kumbkaran and Meghnath were torched. The function was organized by Hindu Maha Sabha led by Satish Sharma.
The reports of Dussehra celebrations have also come from Rajouri, Udhampur, Reasi and other districts of the region. At Udhampur MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia was the chief guest while at Reasi Deputy Commissioner P K Pole was the chief guest on Dushera function.
Reports coming from Srinagar said that Dusshera was also celebrated with traditional fervour at gaiety in the Summer Capital today. A large number of people attended the function.
On the occasion of Dusshera which is also called Vijay Dashami, 117 BN CRPF organized a function at Wazir Bagh Srinagar in which Hawan was also performed by N Kumawat Commandant. The weapon pooja was also performed on the occasion. The officers and jawans of the Battalion prayed for peace and prosperity.
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