Symbolising the rich culture of Sanatan Dharma in Sanskardhani, historic Dussehra procession was taken out with grandeur to mark end of Navratri with religious fervour and zeal. The procession was taken out displaying idols of Goddess Durga and beautifully decorated live tableaux. Participation of people from different communities and sections of the society spread the message of communal harmony in Sanskardhani. Main attraction of the procession was tableaux signifying technological advancements, prestigious achievements and other relevant issues in the country. Religious procession comprised of total 24 idols followed by attractive live Ram Darbar, effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad, beautiful idols of Sunarhai and Nunahai and big idol of Mahakali added more attraction to the grandeur of Dussehra procession. Live tableaux depicted several incidents of Ramayana by artists of Govindganj Ramleela Samiti.

 

Total 24 Durga Utsav Samitis enthusiastically participated in the religious procession while a mammoth gathering of spectators enjoyed the procession throughout the night. Earlier, Jyotish Peethadhishwar Jagatguru Shankaracharya, Avimukteshwaranand Maharaj inaugurated the Dussehra procession amidst chanting of ritual hymns and worship of Lord Rama. Several senior social workers, public representatives, administrative and police officers were present during the event. The procession was formally flagged off at Teen Patti Chowk with traditional pujan and aarti in presence of senior religious gurus. As per tradition, Shri Govindganj Ramleela led the procession followed by idols of oldest Sunarhai and Nunahai Durga Utsava Samitis. Huge effigies of demon king Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were taken out prior to the Ramleela procession followed by teams of cultural dances that provided complete entertainment to devotees. A tableaux of Ram Darbar was the central part of worship for devotees where tiny-tots were attired as Lord Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman.

 

The procession started in the evening and reached Hanumantal pond passing through Super Market, Lordgunj, Kamania Gate, Sarafa, Kotwali and culminated with idol immersion at Hanumantal pond as per tradition. Besides, melodious tunes of religious and patriotic songs played by the Brass Band groups added more attraction to the procession. The grand Dussehra festival celebrated in the city amidst tight security arrangements by the District Police Department while fire tenders of Jabalpur Municipal Corporation were also in the procession and kept on alert at station to avert any untoward incident during the festival. Along with main Dussehra procession, area with religious processions were organised in Sadar and Ranjhi with great enthusiasm while Bengali Dussehra was also organised by members of Bengali Community in a traditional manner.