Police hail peaceful Hawan and Namaz at Dhar Bhojshala:Hindus mark Basant Panchami as Muslims offer prayer; cops dance to DJ tunes after duty

Dhar witnessed a peaceful celebration of the Basant Panchami festival on Friday, with Puja and rituals continuing at the Bhojshala while the Muslim community offered Namaz simultaneously at the Kamal Maula mosque. The event marked the fourth Friday of Basant Panchami in 24 years. Following the successful festival, police personnel celebrated on Saturday by dancing to a DJ at the DRP Line Sports Complex in Dhar. A video of the celebration has circulated widely on social media. Religious songs were also played during the event, and several people recorded the police dancing on their mobile phones. The festival posed a significant challenge for the administration, as per the Supreme Court’s order, both Puja and Namaz had to be conducted at the Bhojshala. Considering this, thousands of police officers were deployed across the city to maintain peace. The administration’s efforts ensured that the sensitive event concluded without any untoward incidents. Separate arrangements were made for Hawan and Namaz
In accordance with the Supreme Court directive, separate arrangements were made for the Hindu and Muslim communities. The Hindu community performed uninterrupted worship of Goddess Vagdevi from sunrise to sunset in the sanctum, while 17 members of the Muslim community offered Jumma prayers in the northern part of the protected Bhojshala complex. The Hindu community had resolved to conduct an uninterrupted pooja this year, and local traders supported the initiative by keeping their shops closed. Puja began at 7:24 am with the first offering in the yagna and continued until sunset. Devotees started arriving at the Bhojshala from early morning. Dhar Collector Priyank Mishra expressed satisfaction with the festival, stating that all programs were conducted peacefully and thanked the citizens of Dhar for their cooperation. 5 key planning steps ensure peace Basant Panchami falls on Friday for the fourth time in 24 years This year’s celebrations were conducted without dispute, a marked contrast to the bitter experiences of 2003, 2013, and 2016. Despite minor dissatisfaction from the Muslim community regarding the location of the namaz, both uninterrupted pooja and Jumma prayers were successfully completed in the complex. Havan was performed in the Bhojshala, praying for the prosperity of the country and society.