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Jodhpur, 11 October (Hindustan Reporter). Dussehra festival, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated with joy and traditional manner on Saturday. This time also a joint Dussehra festival will be organized at Ramlila Maidan by Jodhpur Municipal Corporation North and South. The effigy of Ravana in the form of ego will be burnt here on Saturday. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will be present in it. Apart from this, Dussehra festival will be celebrated at many places in the city.
Mayor Kunti Parihar and Vanita Seth told that this time 80 feet high effigies of Ravana and his family members will be burnt in Gau Dhuli Vela in Ramlila Maidan. Like every time, this time the effigy of Ravana has been dressed in dhoti, Jodhpuri achkan, silk dhoti and shoes. Besides, about 40 feet tall effigies of Meghnad, Kumbhakarna, Shuparnakha and Tadka have also been constructed. Like every year, the Akhara team in-charge at Ramlila Maidan will be felicitated by the corporation this year too by wearing a turban. The donation amount will be dedicated by the corporation after offering prayers in the temples falling on the route of Ram Sawari. Municipal Corporation North and South Commissioner T Shubh Mangala said that proper arrangements have been made for the city residents who come to watch the Dussehra festival at Ramlila Maidan. Also, barricading has been done in the ground for security reasons. He said that all the arrangements have been reviewed in collaboration with the district administration and police administration.
On Vijayadashami, Mayor South Vanita Seth, Mayor North Kunti Parihar, Corporation Commissioner Dr. T. Shubh Mangala, fair officers Rahul Gupta and Rajesh Boda, fair committee members, public representatives, officers and former royal family members reached Mehrangarh Fort and worshiped Lord Shri Ram and Mother Chamunda. Will do. After that, as per the auspicious time, Raj Vyas will send off the procession of Shri Ram after performing the rituals in the afternoon.
Fair Officer South Rahul Gupta told that as soon as the fire arrow hits Ravana's navel, the wheel held in his hand will rotate, the sword will shake, embers will rain from Ravana's mouth and eyes. Ravana will laugh before the burning and after that Ravana's scream will be heard. This time, first the effigies of Ravana's family members will be burnt and then Ravana will be burnt in the twilight. After Ravana Dahan, attractive and attractive fireworks will be done for about one and a half hours. Fair Committee Chairman South Meenakshi Kothari said that Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will be the chief guest in the Dussehra Mahotsav program while former King Gaj Singh will preside over the program. Rajya Sabha MP Rajendra Gehlot, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Sursagar MLA Devendra Joshi, city MLA Atul Bhansali will be present as special guests in the program.
Fair Committee Chairman Uttar Shailja Parihar said that during the fair, different arrangements have been made for entry into the fair venue. Ram Rath and Akharas will enter from gate number one and the general public will be able to enter from gate number three to eight. VIPs, VVIP guests and media persons will enter from Gate No. 9 located in front of Kalpataru Cinema.