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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the Kanyapujan Utsav during Navratri celebrations in Sambalpur. He honored mothers who had given birth to girl children, emphasizing the dignity of daughters. The minister visited various pandals across the constituency throughout Vijayadashami day. He also offered prayers at Tampergarh alongside Odisha's Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik.

Key Points: Dharmendra Pradhan Performs Kanyapujan on Vijayadashmi in Sambalpur

  • Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performed Kanyapujan ceremony honoring girl children
  • He felicitated mothers who gave birth to daughters across Sambalpur district
  • Pradhan visited multiple pandals throughout the day celebrating Vijayadashami traditions
  • The event highlighted the importance of girl child dignity and motherhood
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Performs Kanyapujan on Vijayadashmi in Sambalpur

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan celebrates Kanyapujan Utsav during Navratri, honors mothers of girl children and visits pandals across Sambalpur on Dussehra.

"Dharma will triumph over falsehood - Dharmendra Pradhan"

Sambalpur, October 2

Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik.

He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur in Odisha.

"With the blessings of the Mother Goddess, we will visit various pandals in different areas of Sambalpur throughout the day. I will celebrate the great tradition of Vijaya Dashami. Dharma will triumph over falsehood," he said. "On this sacred occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of our country, the people of our state, and all the people of our constituency. I pray that their lives will be filled with more happiness."

Meanwhile, armed forces, political leaders, and police officials have performed "Shashtra Pooja" across the country to highlight India's strength and power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extended greetings to the nation. In a post on social media X, the PM wrote, "Vijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country," the post read.

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India, and it will be celebrated on October 2 this year.

It marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in diverse ways across the country. It commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the triumph of truth and righteousness over arrogance and evil.

The effigy burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran is a popular tradition in many parts of India.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our leaders participating in traditional festivals. Vijayadashami reminds us that truth always prevails. Jai Shree Ram! 🚩
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the cultural significance, I hope such events lead to concrete policies for women's safety and education. Symbolic gestures are good, but we need real action on ground level.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Odisha, it's heartening to see our local traditions getting national attention. The blend of Kanyapujan and Shashtra Pooja shows the beautiful diversity of our celebrations. Happy Dussehra to all! ✨
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Vikram M
The message of Vijayadashami is more relevant than ever in today's world. May truth and righteousness always triumph in our society. Beautiful to see our armed forces performing Shashtra Pooja - a reminder of our nation's strength.
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Michael C
Interesting to learn about these traditions. The cultural richness of India never ceases to amaze me. The combination of honoring young girls while celebrating military strength shows the depth of your festival traditions.

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