Gujarat Chief Minister performs Shastra Pujan on Vijaya Dashami
October 24, 2023
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today performed Shastra Pujan (worship of weapons) at Chief Minister’s bungalow in State capital Gandhinagar in presence of jawans responsible for Chief Minister’s security. Today is Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra), a festival that marks victory of good over evil. Worship of weapons is a traditional custom to mark this festival, especially among Kshatriya warriors. Then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendrabhai Modi had initiated Shastrapujan at Chief Minister’s residence. Succeeding Chief Ministers have continued the tradition. DeshGujarat
Watch | Gujarat Chief Minister performs Shatra Pujan ceremony in the presence of jawans working for Chief Minister's security in State capital Gandhinagar today morning to mark Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) festival. pic.twitter.com/4cItxaUNEC
— DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) October 24, 2023
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