Vijayadashami 2026: Shastra Poojan Held Across Madhya Pradesh Police Stations, Ministers Join Traditional Weapon Worship Ceremonies

Vijayadashami, also known as Dashara or Dussehra, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated across India. In Madhya Pradesh, the occasion was marked by the traditional Shastra Poojan - a worship ceremony for weapons - held at various police stations including Dhar, Khetia, Jhabua, Neemuch, Sanawad, Maheshwar, Bagh, and Alot.

At Dhar, Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur, and other dignitaries joined in the Vedic rituals and chanting. Vijayvargiya emphasized the importance of ethics, justice, and discipline as taught by scriptures and urged the use of weapons only as a last resort to protect the weak and maintain law and order. He also expressed concern over reduced rainfall and warned of a potential water crisis, advising families to conserve water and reuse leftover RO water.

In Khetia, station in-charge Sukhlal Bhanwar led the worship ceremony, while in Jhabua, Minister Nirmala Bhuria and Superintendent of Police Devendra Patidar participated. Jitendra Singh Chauhan, Bharat Solanki, and others from Jhabua also attended the event.

Neemuch witnessed Vedic chanting during weapon worship at the Police Line Kanavati, attended by MLA Dilip Singh Parihar, MLA Omprakash Saklecha, Collector Himanshu Chandra, and others. At Sanawad, MLA Sachin Birla and SDOP Mukesh Izardar performed traditional arms worship, urging police to combat drug peddling and protect youth from addiction.

Maheshwar police held a weapon worship ceremony, followed by a pledge to uphold peace, justice, and security. In Bagh, armed and vehicles were worshipped, with police in-charge Hiru Singh Rawat explaining the significance of Dussehra symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

In Alot, RSS volunteers took out a disciplined procession from Gayatri Temple to Kargil Square, highlighting social harmony, family enlightenment, environmental protection, and Swadeshi. Similar processions were seen in Susner, Pipalwaran, and other places, with RSS volunteers marching through major city roads in disciplined formation.