Guna Celebrates Vijayadashami with Traditional Shastra Pujan, Officials Pray for District's Prosperity
Guna Police Line hosted its annual Shastra Pujan on Vijayadashami, with senior officials performing rituals and wishing for the district's growth.
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Annual Shastra Pujan Held at Guna Police Line
On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, October 20, 2026, the Guna Police Line observed its traditional Shastra Pujan program, adhering to a time-honored annual practice. This ceremony saw Superintendent of Police Hitika Vasal and District Collector Kishor Kumar Kanyal participate in Vedic chants and हवन rituals, offering prayers to the police department's arms and official vehicles.
As a significant tradition of Vijayadashami, a symbolic 'bali' (sacrifice) of a 'tumda' (gourd) was performed with a sword. The event underscored the police department's proud traditions, dedication to duty, and commitment to public service.
Officials Extend Wishes for Prosperity and Harmony
During the event, Superintendent of Police Hitika Vasal extended warm wishes for Vijayadashami to all citizens of Guna district. She prayed for happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being in everyone's lives. Furthermore, she expressed aspirations for the district's continuous development and progress, urging everyone to celebrate the festival with social harmony.
Presence of Senior Officials
Numerous senior officials graced the Shastra Pujan ceremony. Among them were Additional Superintendent of Police Prashant Singh Suman, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Guna Shivani Pandey, Deputy Collector Devanshu Shivhare, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Headquarters Jamiluddin Siddiqui, Circle Sub-Divisional Police Officer (CSPO) Guna Shaifa Hashmi, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Hemant Pandey, DSP Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Vivek Asthana, DSP Traffic Mukesh Dixit, Home Guard Commandant R.K. Pathraul, and Tehsildar Mayank Tiwari. Additionally, station house officers from various police stations, inspectors, sub-inspectors, and office staff participated in this esteemed program.
District-Wide Celebrations
In observance of the Vijayadashami festival, police stations across Guna district also conducted Shastra Pujan ceremonies for their respective arms and vehicles, led by their station house officers. Thus, Shastra Pujan programs were successfully concluded throughout the district, following traditional customs.
This festival, celebrated amidst the active participation and discipline of the police force, conveyed a message of coordination and unity between administrative officers and police personnel. Local programs saw enthusiastic participation from police staff, who upheld their traditions. These events concluded peacefully and securely across all police stations in the district.