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Women in Jabalpur gathered to celebrate Dussehra with the traditional Sindoor Khela ceremony. The event took place at the Siddhiwala Bus Library Association during its centenary year. Participants from both Bengali and other communities joined in applying vermillion to bid farewell to Goddess Durga. The ritual symbolizes blessings for married women as the goddess concludes her annual visit.

Key Points: Jabalpur Women Celebrate Dussehra with Sindoor Khela Tradition

  • Women applied vermillion to each other in traditional Sindoor Khela ritual
  • Celebrated at Siddhiwala Bus Library Association's centenary year
  • Participants included Bengali community and women from other backgrounds
  • Ritual marks farewell to Goddess Durga after her 10-day visit
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Women mark Dussehra with Sindoor Khela before Durga idol in Jabalpur

Women in Jabalpur mark Dussehra with traditional Sindoor Khela ceremony, bidding farewell to Goddess Durga during Siddhiwala Association's centenary celebrations.

"We celebrate the Sindoor Khela event so that the Mother Goddess blesses the married women and leaves - Usni Pal"

Jabalpur, October 2

On the occasion of Dusshera, women in Jabalpur celebrated the festival with Sindoor Khela before the Durga idol on Thursday.

The Dusshera celebrations took place at the Siddhiwala Bus Library Association. During the festivities, women applied vermillion to each other and began the ritual of Sindoor Khela. They bid farewell to the mother goddess, marking the end of her 10-day visit to her parents' home on Dusshera.

This year marks the centenary of the Association, and according to the women, Sindoor Khela is our traditional farewell celebration, which we have been honouring for many years. In this event, women from the Bengali community, as well as women from other communities, participated in the sacred Sindoor Khela event to bid farewell to the mother goddess.

While bidding farewell to the mother goddess, Tanushree expressed her wish for her to return next year.

"It is the day of mother's farewell. We bid them farewell happily. May they come back next year. We celebrate with great pomp and ceremony," one of the devotees, Tanushree, told ANI.

Ritu Jangde attended the Sindoor Khela event for the first time and described it as a fantastic experience. "We are not Bengalis, but we thoroughly enjoyed participating in the event," Ritu Jangde told ANI.

Another devotee, Neha Gupta, expressed her happiness in participating in the Sindoor Khela event.

"We are not Bengalis, we have come to attend this culture for the first time and are very happy. We are bidding farewell to the Mother Goddess with joy. May she return with blessings next year," Neha Gupta told ANI.

Additionally, one of the devotees, Usni Pal, explained the ritual of Sindoor Khela and emphasised that the goddess bestows blessings upon the mother goddess.

"We celebrate the Sindoor Khela event so that the Mother Goddess blesses the married women and leaves," Pal told ANI.

Meanwhile, in another part of the country, the 1055 Artillery Regiment of the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Jaisalmer held a traditional 'Shastra Pooja' on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. During the pooja, the soldiers worshipped the weapons, including those used during Operation Sindoor. They also offered flowers to the weapons with Shakti mantras, considering the firearms as deities.

- ANI

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Ritu A
As someone from MP, it's wonderful to see Bengali traditions being embraced in Jabalpur. Sindoor Khela is such a beautiful ritual symbolizing marital bliss and feminine power. More power to these women celebrating together! ❤️
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Arjun K
While the celebrations look beautiful, I wish the article had focused more on the cultural significance rather than just the visual aspects. Understanding the deeper meaning behind Sindoor Khela would help preserve our traditions better.
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Neha E
My mother used to tell me about Sindoor Khela from her childhood in Kolkata. Seeing this tradition spread to other states makes me emotional. Traditions like these keep our culture alive across generations. 🎉
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Vikram M
The part about BSF's Shastra Pooja is equally important. Our soldiers protecting borders while celebrating Vijayadashmi shows the beautiful balance of our culture - devotion and duty going hand in hand. Salute to our armed forces! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian culture, I find this tradition fascinating! The idea of bidding farewell to the goddess and wishing for her return next year is so beautiful. Learning about these rituals helps me appreciate India's rich cultural tapestry.
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Kavya N
Centenary celebration of

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