Jaipur : Gupt Vrindavan Dham reverberated with chants of “Jai Shri Ram” as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate Vijayadashami with great religious fervour and enthusiasm. The atmosphere turned devotional as Lord Shri Ram symbolically released his arrow to set Ravana's effigy ablaze, marking the triumph of good over evil.
The Dussehra festival was celebrated with grandeur at the temple, where devotees also sought the divine blessings of Shri Shri Krishna Balaram on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami.
A special Ramleela performance depicting the Aranya Kanda of the Ramayana was organised at Gupt Vrindavan Dham. The artists beautifully portrayed various episodes from Lord Ram's exile through expressive acting and traditional theatrical performances.
The nearly two-hour-long presentation featured several significant episodes, including the encounter with Shurpanakha, the killing of Khara and Dushana, the slaying of Trishira, Maricha's transformation into a golden deer, Ravana's abduction of Goddess Sita disguised as a sage, and the fierce battle between the bird king Jatayu and Ravana.
On the occasion of Vijayadashami, the entire temple complex was beautifully decorated with flowers and colourful lights, creating a magnificent festive atmosphere.
Thousands of devotees from across Jaipur participated in the grand celebrations, which included the Palanquin Festival (Palki Utsav), Harinam Sankirtan, and the spectacular Ravan Dahan ceremony.
The celebrations concluded amid enthusiastic chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” spreading the message of the victory of righteousness over evil and filling the temple premises with devotion and spiritual joy.