Vicky Mehta Flags Off Dussehra Procession in Ratia, Sagar Art Tableaux Enthrall Residents

Ratia: Social worker Vicky Mehta flagged off the Dussehra procession organised by Shakti Natak Club in Ratia on Tuesday morning. The procession began from the Ramlila Ground and featured tableaux depicting Lord Shri Ram and Ravana’s army as part of the ongoing Dussehra celebrations at the Senior Secondary Boys School.

Vicky Mehta, son of former Punjabi Sabha president Dr. G. D. Mehta, formally inaugurated the procession by waving the flag. Punjabi Sabha president Satish Handa presided over the programme, which was attended by several prominent members of the town.

Sagar Art Tableaux Draw Crowds

The tableaux presented by Sagar Art emerged as a major attraction, captivating residents with their colourful and elaborate depictions of Hindu religious figures. The highlights included tableaux of Lord Shiva, Goddess Kali, an Aghori’s skeletal army and Lord Hanuman.

The artistic presentations of Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali particularly mesmerised spectators, adding religious fervour and excitement to the festive atmosphere.

Procession Passes Through Major City Routes

The procession travelled from Ramlila Ground through Shakti Nagar, Punjabi Dharamshala, Tohana Road, Bhagat Singh Chowk, Fatehabad Road, Sanjay Gandhi Chowk and Budhlada Road before passing through the main market and returning to the Ramlila Ground.

After the procession reached its destination, a dramatic battle between the forces of Lord Shri Ram and Ravana was staged, reflecting the traditional Dussehra theme of the victory of good over evil.

Prominent Dignitaries Attend the Programme

Several representatives of social and religious organisations attended the event. Those present included Aggarwal Sabha president Pramod Bansal, Numberdar Association president Gyan Chand Chopra, coordinator Dr. Hansraj, Vigyan Sagar Baghla, Harbans Khanna, Krishna Taneja, Raghunath Temple Committee president Subhash Chugh, Sham Anand, Kali Mata Temple Committee president Shyam Lal Bansal, former Arorvansh Sabha president Ashok Grover and Panch Nath Smarak Trust president Rohit Chugh.

Other attendees included Sonu Grover, Suresh Mehta, Vinny Wadhwa, Dev Kakkar, Jitendra, Satish Mehta, Dinesh Taneja, Satish Chopra, Shyam Mehta, Manish Ghai and Sanjay Chugh, along with other local dignitaries.