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Religion
50 Deities from Former Naxal Villages Join Bastar Dussehra for First Time
✍️ DD India
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:34 PM
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Deities from 50 villages that were once affected by Naxal activity participated in the Bastar Dussehra festival for the first time, marking a historic moment of inclusion.
The Bastar Dussehra festival in Chhattisgarh witnessed the participation of deities from 50 villages that had previously been affected by Naxal activity, a first for the event.
The inclusion of these deities is seen as a symbol of peace and progress in the region.
Officials said the move reflects the success of security and development initiatives in the area.
The festival, known for its unique rituals, now features these deities, offering devotees a renewed sense of hope.
The inclusion of these deities is seen as a symbol of peace and progress in the region.
Officials said the move reflects the success of security and development initiatives in the area.
The festival, known for its unique rituals, now features these deities, offering devotees a renewed sense of hope.