Dussehra 2026 / Dharmendra Pradhan Attends Dussehra Celebrations in Sambalpur, Urges Youth to Follow Lord Ram's Ideals

Sambalpur, Oct 19: Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the “Ram Leela and Ravana Dahan” programme organised by the Shri Ram Vijay Dashami Mahotsav Samiti in Sambalpur and called upon the younger generation to imbibe the ideals and values of Lord Shri Ram in their daily lives.

ଜୟ ଶ୍ରୀ ରାମ 🙏 ସମ୍ବଲପୁରରେ ‘ଶ୍ରୀରାମ ବିଜୟା ଦଶମୀ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ସମିତି’ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଆୟୋଜିତ ରାମ ଲୀଳା ତଥା ରାବଣ ଦହନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଯୋଗଦେବାର ସୌଭାଗ୍ୟ ଲାଭ କଲି । ସମ୍ବଲପୁରରେ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଭବ୍ୟତା ଓ ଉଚ୍ଚକୋଟିର ରାମଲୀଳା ଆୟୋଜନ କରାଯାଉଛି, ଯାହା ଆମର ସନାତନ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଓ ଭକ୍ତିଭାବକୁ ପ୍ରତିଫଳିତ କରୁଛି । https://t.co/MeMg9xmHgD

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 19, 2026

Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, Pradhan described the event as a reflection of India's Sanatan tradition and devotional spirit. He said the grand Ramleela in Sambalpur showcased the region's rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted faith.

Pradhan noted that the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya had fulfilled a long-standing aspiration of millions of devotees. However, he emphasised that merely worshipping Lord Ram was not enough and that society must strive to follow his ideals.

"Our society should be clean, healthy, free from addiction and guided by the values of Lord Ram," he said, adding that the message was being effectively conveyed through the Ramleela celebrations in Sambalpur.

Message for Youth

Participating in the ninth evening of the Ramleela Mahotsav, Pradhan highlighted the life, teachings and moral values of Lord Ram, urging young people to draw inspiration from his character and conduct.

Call Against Plastic Use

Pradhan also appealed to people to stop using plastic and stressed the need for collective efforts towards environmental protection. He urged citizens to pledge against plastic use and advised the organising committee to keep its events free from plastic materials.
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Significance of Ramleela and Vijayadashami

Ramleela is a traditional theatrical enactment of the life and deeds of Lord Ram, culminating in the burning of Ravana effigies on Vijayadashami. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana and symbolises the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil.