District Bureau Office (Gorakhpur)
Khajni, Gorakhpur.** There is an atmosphere of devotion and joy in the villages of Khajni region regarding the festival of Diwali. On the occasion of Dhanteras, social worker Amit Singh and BJP leader Sumit Singh visited dozens of villages in the area and participated in religious events to open the eyelids of the idols of Goddess Lakshmi. Reaching various villages including Pipra Banwari, Barpar, Dodo, Charnal and Saraya Tiwari, he shared the joy of the festival with the members of the puja committees, youth and villagers and encouraged the youth involved in the event.
During the opening of the eyelids of the idols of Goddess Lakshmi, huge curiosity of devotees was seen in the puja pandals. The entire atmosphere became devotional with Vedic chanting, devotional songs and cheers. Amit Singh and Sumit Singh appreciated the efforts of the puja committees and said that the active participation of youth in religious and cultural events is a symbol of the unity of the society. Such events not only keep our traditions alive but also strengthen mutual love, brotherhood and social harmony.
During this, while throwing light on the religious and historical importance of Diwali, he said that Diwali is not just a festival of lighting lamps and celebrating happiness, but it is a great festival giving the message of victory of truth and victory of good over evil. It is believed that after the victory of Lanka, Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya with Mother Sita and Lakshman, then the people of Ayodhya welcomed them by lighting lamps. Since then this tradition of Deepotsav is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm.
He appealed to the people to celebrate the festival of Diwali with mutual love, harmony and brotherhood. Also make the real spirit of the festival meaningful by participating in the happiness of needy families.
While reaching village to village and interacting with the youth and villagers, special enthusiasm was seen in the puja committees. On this occasion, dozens of youth and villagers including Haridhar alias Bachai Dubey, Sintu Yadav, Amarjeet Yadav, Ranjan Singh, Ankur Singh were present.