Weapons of 745 Sadhus Who Sacrificed Their Lives Worshipped in Gwalior

In Gwalior, a nearly 700-year-old tradition of weapon worship was observed with due rituals on the occasion of Vijayadashami. As part of the ceremony, the weapons of 745 sadhus who made the supreme sacrifice were worshipped, and their sacrifice and contribution were remembered.

The festival of Dussehra was celebrated across the city with traditional devotion, enthusiasm and religious fervour. The weapon-worship ceremony was organised by the Police Department at the Police Line, where Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar also took part.

Along with weapons, scriptures and vehicles were also worshipped during the programme. In keeping with the tradition, respect was expressed for arms and weapons, along with prayers for the country’s defence and victory.

Speaking on the occasion, Narendra Singh Tomar said that the sadhus who made the supreme sacrifice had made an important contribution to India’s journey of victory and its glorious history. He said the worship of the weapons belonging to 745 sadhus was a symbol of remembering their bravery, sacrifice and dedication to the nation.

Tomar also said that the tradition of weapon worship is linked to Gwalior’s historical heritage and cultural faith. The ceremony on Vijayadashami brought together the worship of weapons, scriptures and vehicles while keeping the contribution of the 745 sadhus at the centre of the remembrance.

Through the programme, the old traditions associated with Vijayadashami were preserved and the contribution of those who made the sacrifice was recalled. The event also highlighted the cultural and historical importance of the festival in Gwalior.

The tradition, which has continued in Gwalior for centuries and is described as nearly 700 years old, once again became a significant part of the city’s Dussehra observance. The rituals were carried out in keeping with the longstanding practice and with a sense of respect for the sacrifices remembered during the ceremony.