Kalyan: The Sharadiya Navratri festival in Dombivli concluded with a traditional devotional Jagran-Gondhal ceremony, celebrating Maharashtra’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Organized by the Dr. Shrikant Shinde Foundation and Shri Navdurga Yuva Mandal under the guidance of MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde, the ceremony saw Dr. Shrikant Shinde perform the Jagran of Mother Tulja Bhavani.

The programme was held from 2 am to 6 am, attracting a large number of devotees and residents of Dombivli. The rhythmic beats of the traditional sambal, devotional chanting, folk dances and the lighting of lamps created a spiritually vibrant atmosphere throughout the night.

Jagran-Gondhal is an integral part of Maharashtra’s folk traditions and holds special significance during Navratri. Combining goddess worship, traditional folk art, and collective devotion, the ritual continues to preserve the state’s cultural identity. The event aimed to keep this heritage alive and introduce younger generations to its religious and cultural significance.

Dr. Shrikant Shinde participated in the ceremony, reaffirming his faith in the tradition. Devotees joined enthusiastically in chanting the praises of Mother Tulja Bhavani, while traditional performances continued until dawn.

On the occasion, prayers were offered to the Goddess for relief from the drought crisis in Maharashtra, happiness and prosperity in the lives of farmers, and peace, contentment, and well-being for every citizen of the state.

The ceremony concluded the Navratri celebrations with a message of devotion, cultural preservation and collective well-being.