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On Vijayadashami, BSF Worships Weapons Symbolising Preparedness At Border

BSF officers say 'Shastra Puja' is not just a religious tradition but it emphasises strength and preparedness at the border.

Jaisalmer: The Artillery Regiment of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jaisalmer performed a traditional 'Shastra Puja' (weapon worship) on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday.

Soldiers invoked Goddess Durga, offered flowers to weapons and performed puja. The air resonated with slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'BSF Zindabad' and 'Artillery Regiment Amar Rahe'.

Soldiers participating in 'Shastra Puja' (ETV Bharat)

BSF officer Shakti Singh Tanwar said this tradition of weapon worship dates back to the times of 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. "It is believe

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