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Religion
Dussehra Observed with Devout Celebrations Across Jammu & Kashmir
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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Communities throughout Jammu & Kashmir marked Dussehra with religious rituals, prayers and cultural programmes, reflecting deep devotion to the festival.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed widespread observance of Dussehra on Saturday, with people gathering at temples, shrines and community centres to perform traditional rites. The celebrations featured the lighting of lamps, chanting of devotional songs and the offering of prayers seeking blessings for the coming year.
In several districts, local authorities facilitated cultural programmes that showcased folk dances, music and dramatizations of the mythological victory of good over evil. Residents described the atmosphere as one of collective reverence, noting that families came together to share festive meals after the rituals.
The festive mood was further enhanced by the illumination of public spaces and the occasional display of fireworks, adhering to safety guidelines issued by the administration. Officials praised the peaceful conduct of the events, emphasizing the role of such celebrations in strengthening communal harmony across the region.
Overall, the Dussehra festivities underscored the deep-rooted religious sentiment in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the community's commitment to preserving cultural traditions while observing contemporary safety norms.
In several districts, local authorities facilitated cultural programmes that showcased folk dances, music and dramatizations of the mythological victory of good over evil. Residents described the atmosphere as one of collective reverence, noting that families came together to share festive meals after the rituals.
The festive mood was further enhanced by the illumination of public spaces and the occasional display of fireworks, adhering to safety guidelines issued by the administration. Officials praised the peaceful conduct of the events, emphasizing the role of such celebrations in strengthening communal harmony across the region.
Overall, the Dussehra festivities underscored the deep-rooted religious sentiment in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the community's commitment to preserving cultural traditions while observing contemporary safety norms.