Malkangiri Nov 12 (UDN): A temple worship ceremony and social programme were organised at M.V.-111 village, also known as Himanshu Palli, under Malkangiri Sadar Unit.
On the occasion, men and women from the village gathered together and performed special prayers and rituals. The temple worship ceremony was conducted in accordance with traditional Vedic customs and rituals.
A delegation from the Bengali community participated in the auspicious occasion. Senior members of the village and women welcomed the representatives by applying tilak on their foreheads and extending a warm reception.
During the programme, detailed discussions were held between representatives of the Bengali community and villagers on various social issues concerning the village. Both sides emphasised the importance of maintaining equality and harmony among people belonging to different communities residing in the district and working together towards building a strong and united society.
Special emphasis was also laid on the upcoming Kali Puja celebrations during Diwali. The participants discussed how people from all communities could come together to ensure that the worship of Goddess Kali was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner.
The villagers expressed their gratitude to the Bengali community representatives for their valuable suggestions and guidance.
Among those who participated in the programme were Manoj Choudhury, General Secretary of the Malkangiri Bengali Samaj; Chittaranjan Sarkar, President of the Sadar Zone; Debabrata Karmakar, General Secretary; Atkal Mandal, Adviser; Sanjay Saha, Working President; Sumendu Mandal, Joint Secretary; and Shubhankar Dhali, along with other members.
The programme highlighted the spirit of community participation, social harmony, mutual cooperation and unity among different sections of society in Malkangiri.
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