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Bastar Dussehra Observes Traditional Nisha Jatra Ritual in Chhattisgarh
- •The historic Bastar Dussehra celebrated the traditional Nisha Jatra ritual featuring nightlong worship and special offerings for regional peace.
- •Kamal Chandra Bhanj Deo from the erstwhile Bastar Royal Family explained that the once-secretive ritual has now become more inclusive in a democratic setup.
- •Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai performed traditional arms worship and prayed to Goddess Bhagwati at his residence on Vijayadashami.
- •Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma extended warm Vijayadashami greetings as local artisans displayed colorful effigies of Ravana in Jaipur.
Key Questions Answered
The historic Nisha Jatra is a traditional ritual featuring nightlong worship and sacrificial offerings performed after the havan on Ashtami for the peace and prosperity of the region. While it was once a private and secretive practice, it has become more inclusive in today's democratic setup with widespread public participation.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai celebrated Vijayadashami by performing traditional arms worship and offering prayers to Goddess Bhagwati at his residence. He prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and welfare of the state's citizens while emphasizing that the festival inspires righteousness, restraint, and dedication to duty.
Preparations across Rajasthan included displaying colourful Ravana effigies along roadsides in Jaipur for buyers and neighbourhood organisers ahead of evening burning ceremonies. Additionally, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma extended his greetings on X, encouraging residents to follow the ideals of Lord Shri Ram.
