Dasara 'Jamboo' elephants pay conventional visit to Hazrat Imam Shah Wali Dargah before procession
Mysuru: The highly popular 'Jamboo Savari' of Dasara, considered a symbol of the harmonious culture of the land, paid a conventional visit to the Hazrat Imam Shah Wali Dargah on Monday, before the start of the elephant procession.
The convention of the elephant squad 'Gajapade' visiting the Dargah leads back to the rule of Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, when one of the elephants in the squad fell ill and recovered after paying a visit to the Dargah. Since then, during every Dasara, the 'Gajapade' is led to the Dargah to get blessed before starting the 'Jamboo Savari', Mohammed Naqib-ul-lah Shah Khadri, who heads the Dargah, said.
The 'Gajapade', led by Abhimanyu, who would be carrying the main howdah for the Dasara procession, visited the Dargah situated at the Chamaraja Mohalla. On receiving the blessings from the Imam for the elephants to remain healthy for the procession and for the Dasara celebrations to be carried out without a hitch, the elephants offered their respects with a salute, before leaving for the procession.
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NDA's win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation watershed moment in Kerala politics: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a "watershed moment" in Kerala's politics and expressed gratitude to the BJP workers for the "spectacular results".
The Left parties suffered a major setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, held by them for 45 years, as the BJP-led NDA surged ahead with a huge lead.
Reacting to the civic body results, the prime minister said it is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of karyakartas (workers) in Kerala, who worked at the grassroots, which ensured today's result became a reality.
"Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a watershed moment in Kerala's politics," he wrote on 'X'.
PM Modi said the people are certain that the development aspirations of Kerala can only be addressed by the BJP. "Our Party will work towards this vibrant city's growth and boost 'Ease of Living' for the people," he said with the hashtag #VikasitaThiruvananthapuram.
The prime minister said the BJP karyakartas are the strength of the party, and everyone is proud of them.
"My gratitude to all hardworking BJP karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation," he said.
