Hisar: As part of the 129th Shri Ramnavmi Festival organized by the Shri Ramleela Committee, Katla, a grand Ramnavmi procession was taken out with great pomp and show following a morning *Havan* (sacred fire ritual) at the Goyanka Sadan within Devi Bhawan. Under the spiritual guidance of *Katha Vyas* (narrator) Bhavesh Krishna Bhardwaj, the procession commenced at Mohana Mandi in Hisar, traversed through various markets, and eventually returned to its starting point. At the Goyanka Sadan located within Devi Bhawan, all devotees partook in *Satvik* (pure and wholesome) food *Prasad*.
The tableaux featured in the procession—depicting Mother India (*Bharat Mata*), Lord Shankar in the form of *Kalbhairav*, the Creator Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Durga—were truly a sight to behold. The tableau featuring the four brothers—Shri Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna—served as a special center of attraction. Additionally, the tableaux of the revered Lord Ganesha (the first to be worshipped), Shri Ramlala (the infant Ram), Shri Radha-Krishna, and the dancing Lord Hanuman captivated the hearts of the city's residents. Accompanying the tableaux, hundreds of devotees marched forward to the rhythm of musical bands, holding aloft the banners (*Dhwajas*) of Lord Hanuman. At various locations along the route, the procession was welcomed with *Prasad*, flowers, and perfumes, and the entire city resonated with chants of "Jai Shri Ram."
On the occasion of the flag-off ceremony for the Katla Ramleela's grand Ramnavmi procession, Bajrang Das Garg, President of the Haryana State Trade Board (*Vyapar Mandal*), was present as the Chief Guest. While extending his Ramnavmi greetings to the devotees, he remarked that the Katla Ramleela Committee is performing an exemplary service by disseminating the teachings of Lord Shri Ram to every section of society. He added that all office-bearers and members of the Shri Ramleela Committee, Katla, deserve commendation for the successful organization of the nine-day Shri Ramnavmi Festival and the Shri Ram *Katha* (narrative).
Speaking on this occasion, Bajrang Das Garg stated that we should draw lessons from the life of Lord Shri Ram to cultivate virtues such as *Maryada* (propriety/dignity), *Dharma* (righteousness), *Tyag* (sacrifice), *Dhairya* (patience), and *Sahansheelta* (tolerance). He further emphasized that by embracing the ideals of Lord Shri Ram and fostering harmony within one's home and family, one can lead a happy and blissful life. He stated that Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram set an exemplary standard by adhering to the path of righteousness even amidst adverse circumstances, revering and obeying his parents' commands, maintaining love for his family, and leading everyone forward together.
Shiv Kumar Goyal, Ramesh Jindal, Narayan Das Bansal, Pawan Asrawa, Anjani Garg, Mangeram Rawalwasiya, Dinesh Bindal, Mohit Gupta, Dr. Harish Sharma, Vinod Jain, Ashok Gupta, Sushil Budakiya, Sandeep Gupta, and Deepak Garg were present as distinguished guests during the procession.
On this occasion, the office bearers of the Shri Ramlila Committee (Katla)—President Vinod Gupta, Secretary Lalit Goyal, Treasurer Ramesh Kumar Lohia, Vice President Anoop Bindal, and Joint Secretary Rajkumar Jain—along with Executive Committee members Vinod Kansal, Rajesh Bansal, Radheshyam Agarwal, Dinesh Jain, Praveen Singhal, and Chandrabhan Soni, extended a warm welcome and hospitality to the guests.