Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that proper arrangements should be made to organize the upcoming Navratri and Dussehra festivals as per religious sentiments and traditions. The district administration should work actively to ensure appropriate management of all the temples and shrines of the state. He said that this year’s Dussehra will be even more joyous as this is the first Dussehra after the establishment of Lord Shri Ram’s temple in Ayodhya. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that after the end of Shraadh Paksha, the festival of Navratri begins on October 3. We will celebrate the festival of Navratri with great pomp with the works started by our government and the third term government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Quality construction of Devi Lok should be ensured

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that it should be our endeavor to ensure that the basic religious sentiments of the common people are not hurt by celebrating these festivals. May Devi Maa Shakti, bless us so that we do good deeds and walk on the right path. Various construction works in Devi Loks are being run by the government in the state. He also gave instructions to pay special attention to the quality of construction work. All kinds of facilities should be provided to the devotees visiting the Devasthanams. He said that according to Hindu tradition, the trimasa of religious festivals will start in September. With the sequential arrival of festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas, a religious and festive atmosphere begins in the state.

Chief Minister Yadav said that parikrama sites and roads at other religious places including Sharda Maa in Maihar, Pitambara Peeth of Datia, Baglamukhi Mata of Nalkheda, Harsiddhi Mata of Ujjain, Mata Ji of Chetanpur in Vidisha and other religious places should be repaired immediately. He directed to complete it fast and make adequate arrangements for electricity, drinking water, and security arrangements on the route with the promptness of the Police department.

Any kind of anti-social elements or their activities will not be tolerated in and around religious places. He said that this year the festival of Navratri should be celebrated with pomp and spirit of brotherhood with proper management. Every event will be celebrated with peace and harmony as per our ancient and age-old tradition.