The festival of Vijayadashami witnessed traditional weapon worship ceremonies across multiple regions of the country. From Jamnagar in Gujarat to Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh and Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, community groups and police departments observed ancient rituals by worshipping arms to symbolize the triumph of righteousness over malevolence. Prominent leaders and officials actively participated in these regional gatherings.
Rivaba Jadeja Participates In Jamnagar Weapon Worship
A traditional weapon worship ceremony was organized by the Jamnagar Rajput Yuva Sangh in Gujarat. Gujarat Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja attended the event and offered prayers to her revolver as part of the age-old customs. She noted that such festivals provide a wonderful platform to engage the younger generation and highlight heritage, pride, and cultural values. She further emphasized that the Kshatriya community has always prioritized national interest and stressed the importance of imparting value-based education to youth for the nation's advancement.
Police Headquarters In Rajkot And RSS Rallies In Kishtwar
Weapon worship was similarly conducted at the police headquarters in Rajkot on the occasion of Dussehra. The ceremony took place in the presence of Police Commissioner Brijesh Jha and JCP Chaitanya Mandlik. Commissioner Jha remarked that the Navratri festival concluded peacefully and expressed hope that the burning of Ravana would serve as a symbol for eradicating societal evils while fostering peace and harmony. Meanwhile, in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, the RSS organized a weapon worship event accompanied by a rally starting from BVM Higher Secondary School through the main market.
Chhatarpur Police Lines Observes Dussehra Rituals
In Madhya Pradesh, the Chhatarpur Police Lines held a Vijayadashami weapon worship event featuring State Minister Dileep Ahirwar, local legislators, senior officials, and public representatives. Weapon worship is an established Hindu ritual dedicated to honoring weapons and the tools of duty, typically performed during Vijayadashami or Mahanavami to celebrate righteousness and divine feminine energy.
