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Joytara Festival in Dubrajpur Sparks Excitement with Weapons and Dhak Beats
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News18•19-10-2026, 12:22
Joytara Festival in Dubrajpur Sparks Excitement with Weapons and Dhak Beats
- •Adhering to a centuries-old tradition, the Joytara Festival was held in the town of Dubrajpur, Birbhum.
- •Following Maha Ashtami sacrifices, people of all ages took to the streets carrying traditional weapons and sticks.
- •Participants danced to the beat of the dhak while traveling in joyous processions from one puja pandal to another.
- •Legend states the festival symbolizes the victory celebration of the gods after slaying the demon.
- •A large police force was deployed across Dubrajpur to maintain law and order during the celebrations.
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The Joytara Festival is a centuries-old tradition held annually in Dubrajpur, Birbhum, at the juncture of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami following the sacrificial offerings. People carry various weapons like swords and tridents while dancing to the beat of the dhak across different pandals.
According to legend, after slaying the demon, the gods celebrated their victory by coming out with weapons in hand to revel in the triumph. The Joytara Festival is observed every year in Dubrajpur as a symbol of that historical event.
To prevent any untoward incidents during the festival, a large police force is deployed, and traffic is temporarily halted on various roads, including the National Highway within Dubrajpur town.
