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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joined the Navratri celebrations at the IPS Mess in Ahmedabad. He participated in the Garba festival and offered prayers to Maa Amba. The event featured performances by renowned artists and troupes from across the state. Senior police officials and their families were also present to mark the festive occasion.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Celebrates Garba at IPS Mess Navratri Festival

  • CM Patel prayed to Adi Shakti Maa Amba during the Garba festival at the IPS Mess
  • Renowned artist Bharat Baria performed aarti with a graceful dance presentation
  • Troupes from Porbandar and Anand showcased traditional and contemporary Raas performances
  • Senior officials including DGP Vikas Sahay attended the event with their families
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Gujarat CM takes part in Garba Festival

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joined IPS officers for Garba festivities in Ahmedabad, praying to Maa Amba. Senior officials and families celebrated Navratri together.

"On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I participated in the Navratri Garba festival... - Amit Shah"

Gandhinagar, September 25

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday took part in the Garba Festival organised at the IPS Mess in Ahmedabad and prayed to Adi Shakti Maa Amba. He conveyed Navratri greetings to all IPS officers and police personnel.

Renowned artist Shri Bharat Baria and his troupe performed aarti accompanied by a graceful dance performance. A troupe from Porbandar presented Maniyaro and Dhal-Talwar Raas, while the youth from Anand showcased both traditional and contemporary Raas-Garba performances, a release said.

Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department M K Das, Director General of Police Vikas Sahay, senior police officials Dr K N L Rao and Manoj Agrawal, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G S Malik, along with other senior IPS and police officers, were present.

IPS officers also participated in the Navratri festival with their families.

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday night attended the 'Kesariya Garba' Navratri celebration held at the Ram Katha Ground in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The Union Home Minister's appearance at the cultural event came a day after he visited several Garba celebrations organised by various residential associations in Ahmedabad, as part of the ongoing Sharadiya Navratri festivities.

In a post on social media platform X, Shah shared glimpses of the celebration and expressed his devotion to the Goddess. "On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I participated in the Navratri Garba festival at Vrajdham Apartment and Orchid Legacy in Ahmedabad's Sarkhej Ward and received the blessings of Mother Goddess," he said in the post.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see police officials and their families enjoying Navratri. Police work is stressful, such events help build camaraderie. But I wish common people could also attend these elite events.
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Michael C
As someone who experienced Navratri in Gujarat last year, the energy is incredible! The combination of traditional and contemporary performances shows how culture evolves while staying rooted. Beautiful!
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Ananya R
Maniyaro and Dhal-Talwar Raas from Porbandar! These traditional forms need more recognition. Glad the CM is highlighting regional variations of Garba. 🪔 Jai Mata Di!
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Sarah B
While it's nice to see political participation, I hope the focus remains on the spiritual aspect of Navratri rather than just photo opportunities. The devotion should be genuine.
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Vikram M
From Anand's youth performing both traditional and contemporary Raas - this is how we keep our culture alive! The younger generation is doing a great job balancing heritage with modernity.

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