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RSS Concludes Centenary Year with Vijayadashami Celebrations in Nagpur
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh marked the end of its centenary celebrations with a Vijayadashami event in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Nagpur, Maharashtra – On Vijayadashami, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organized a ceremonial gathering that also signalled the conclusion of its centenary year of activities. Senior RSS functionaries, local volunteers and community members took part in the event, which was held at a prominent venue in the city.
The programme featured traditional Hindu rituals, a speech outlining the organisation's vision, and cultural performances that highlighted the festive spirit of Vijayadashami. Organisers said the celebrations were intended to reinforce the values of courage and righteousness associated with the festival while marking a historic milestone for the RSS.
The centenary year, launched a year earlier, encompassed a series of outreach programmes, educational initiatives and public events across the country. Concluding it on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami underscores the RSS's emphasis on cultural continuity and national heritage.
Authorities confirmed that the gathering proceeded peacefully, with security arrangements in place to manage the crowd. No incidents were reported during the festivities.
The programme featured traditional Hindu rituals, a speech outlining the organisation's vision, and cultural performances that highlighted the festive spirit of Vijayadashami. Organisers said the celebrations were intended to reinforce the values of courage and righteousness associated with the festival while marking a historic milestone for the RSS.
The centenary year, launched a year earlier, encompassed a series of outreach programmes, educational initiatives and public events across the country. Concluding it on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami underscores the RSS's emphasis on cultural continuity and national heritage.
Authorities confirmed that the gathering proceeded peacefully, with security arrangements in place to manage the crowd. No incidents were reported during the festivities.