Grand Dussehra Bhandara Draws Hundreds of Devotees in Shravasti

A grand bhandara was organised by the Navdurga Puja Mahotsav Committee at Itwariya Chauraha in Shravasti on the auspicious occasion of Dashami and Dussehra. Hundreds of devotees reached the darbar of Mata Rani, received prasad and sought the blessings of Maa Durga.

Regional public representatives and local residents also took part in the programme. They visited the puja pandal, had darshan of Mata Rani and helped distribute prasad among the devotees.

The bhandara continued amid chants in praise of Maa Durga, creating a devotional atmosphere at the venue. The committee made special arrangements to ensure that the programme was conducted peacefully and in an organised manner.

The programme was conducted by committee president and journalist Atul Pandey. He appealed to the devotees to maintain cleanliness and cooperate in maintaining peace and order during the event.

Committee vice-president Ramdeen Jaiswal, treasurer Pawan Soni, chief yajman Anokhilal Vishwakarma, secretary Neeraj Pathak, organiser Ankur Pandey and general secretary Shivprasad Soni were among those present.

Committee members worked together to distribute prasad to the devotees and support the successful organisation of the event. Regional public representatives and local people also contributed to the arrangements and participated in serving the devotees during the bhandara.

The gathering at the puja pandal remained centred on the worship of Maa Durga, with devotees arriving to seek Mata Rani’s blessings and receive prasad on the occasion of Dashami and Dussehra.