On the last day of the Durga Puja celebrations, actor and BJP leader Smriti Irani participated in the traditional ‘Dhunuchi Naach’ at a pandal on Pandara Road in Delhi on Thursday. Earlier in the day, she shared Vijayadashami greetings in a post on X. She wrote, “Where there is righteousness, there is victory! Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the festival of Vijayadashami, that symbolizes the triumph of righteousness and truth.”
Smriti Irani spoke about Durga Pujan
“This festival conveys the message of bringing the ideals of Lord Shri Ram, who represents propriety, patience, sacrifice, and courage, into our lives. Jai Jai Shri Ram!” Irani said.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also visited a Durga Puja pandal in Greater Kailash-2 earlier this week. She took part in ‘Dhunuchi Naach’ with other women present at the pandal. She said, “There is a festive atmosphere across the country. Every person is engaged in worshipping Maa.
Delhi is decorated so beautifully. The Delhi government has provided all necessary support to the committees, including electricity and meters. All devotees are happy.”
BJP leader perform Dhunuchi Naach
Dhunuchi Naach is an important part of Durga Puja celebrations. It takes place during the evening Durga aarti, where devotees hold one, two, or even three dhunuchis (earthen incense burners) while dancing to the beats of the Dhak, a traditional percussion instrument.
On Monday, BJP leader Smriti Irani visited several temples in her former Parliamentary constituency of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing Navratri celebrations. She went to the Ahorwa Bhawani, Kalikan Bhawani, and Durgan Bhawani temples.
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