Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Pooja with troops at Sukna Military Station on Dussehra
On 12 October 2024, at Sukna Military Station, West Bengal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja with troops on Dussehra.
Summary
On 12 October 2024, at the Sukna Military Station in West Bengal, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja on Dussehra. He began with Kalash Pooja, followed by Shastra Pooja and Vahan Pooja, and offered prayers to modern military equipment including infantry, artillery, communication systems, mobility platforms and drone systems.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 Oct 2024 (Dussehra)
- Place
- Sukna Military Station, West Bengal
- Rituals
- Kalash Pooja, Shastra Pooja, Vahan Pooja
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh perform Shastra Pooja on Dussehra, 12 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sukna Military Station, West Bengal
PIB (12 Oct 2024): Rajnath Singh performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Sukna Military Station in West Bengal on October 12, 2024.