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Soldiers Are ‘Real Pride Of Nation’: Rajnath Singh Performs Shastra Puja

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Chamoli: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday performed the traditional ‘Shastra Puja’ in the presence of Army Chief General Manoj Pande at the Auli Military Station.

He expressed confidence in the armed forces and said that they are “the pride of the nation”. He said that “We are confident that our country is safe in the hands of our armed forces. The jawans of our armed forces and paramilitary forces are the pride of our country,”.

While talking at the event he said that India is the only country where “Shaastra” as well as “Shastra” are worshipped.

He performed the ‘puja’ to mark the celebrations of Vijayadashmi, which is celebrated to bid adieu to Goddess Durga representing a day that marks the triumph of good over evil.

According to mythology, on this day Goddess Durga annihilated the demon god Mahishasura after a fierce battle that lasted for nine days.

The day is also celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over the king of Lanka, Ravana.

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