Navratri Festival Kicks Off at Azad Park in Ajmer with Traditional Durga Idol Installation

Ajmer, October 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Navratri festival commenced at Azad Park in Ajmer on October 11, 2026, with the traditional installation of a Durga idol. The event was attended by Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Mayor Anamika Sharma, Deputy Mayor Hemant Sankhla, and other dignitaries.

Organized by the Ajmer Municipal Corporation, the ceremony featured the installation of the idol along with Vedic rituals. Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings for prosperity and happiness at the feet of Goddess Durga.

As the festival begins, Azad Park has transformed into a hub of religious celebration. The nine-day event includes various cultural activities, with dandiya nights planned to engage the community in music, dance, and devotion.

This celebration provides residents with a chance to connect with their cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. Throughout the nine days, the park will be alive with festive cheer.

During the event, Speaker Vasudev Devnani extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Ajmer and the state. He noted that, as in previous years, the Municipal Corporation has set up the Durga idol in the park and will host both dandiya and Ram Leela performances during Navratri.

Deputy Mayor Hemant Sankhla encouraged local residents to participate in the festivities and join the dandiya celebrations to receive the blessings of Goddess Durga. Mayor Anamika Sharma highlighted the various programs scheduled for the nine days, inviting the community to take part in the activities at the park.

The Navratri festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of faith and culture in Ajmer.