{
  "id": 15922235,
  "title": "Vijay Utsav Celebrated With Grand Procession At Vijay Mandir In Dhar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/vijay-utsav-celebrated-with-grand-procession-at-vijay-mandir-in-dhar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T17:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/vijay-utsav-celebrated-with-grand-procession-at-vijay-mandir-in-dhar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dhar, Madhya Pradesh: Vijay Utsav, an annual celebration, took place at Vijay Mandir in Dhar with a grand procession, prayers, and the participation of saints and devotees. The tradition, believed to have begun in 1952, was initiated by Kesarimal Senapati, who offered prayers to Lord Surya and greeted people after Vijayadashami. Since then, the event has been organized by the Hindu Utsav Samiti, with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dr Sumanand Giri delivering a speech on Sanatan culture, harmony, and unity, as well as Mahant Rameshwargiri Maharaj's call for people to follow the path of truth and harmony. Devotees performed aarti and exchanged greetings, while organizers offered shawls and shriphal to participating saints. The historical significance of Vijay Mandir, including the iron pillar linked to Raja Bhoj, was highlighted by organizers, emphasizing the site's role in Dhar's architectural and cultural heritage.",
  "summary": "Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Vijay Utsav was celebrated at Vijay Mandir in Dhar with a grand procession, prayers and participation of saints and devotees, continuing a tradition said to have begun in 1952. According to organisers, Kesarimal Senapati initiated the celebration by offering prayers to Lord Surya from the Vijay Mandir premises and greeting people after Vijayadashami. The tradition was later…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}