The four-day long National-level Sujanpur Holi Fair of Hamirpur district commenced today with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performing the traditional Puja ceremony at the historic Murali-Manohar Temple in Sujanpur Tira. Thousands of people participated in the vibrant festivities, marking the beginning of the grand celebration.
The Chief Minister after paying obeisance at the temple, prayed for the prosperity and happiness of the people of the State. Earlier, he also took part in the Pagri ceremony and led the Shobha Yatra (procession), accompanied by hundreds of enthusiastic participants dancing from the historic Chaugan Maidan to the Murali-Manohar Temple.
Sh. Sukhu also inaugurated various exhibitions showcasing the achievements of different government departments and HimIra products. He was accorded a warm welcome by the people on his arrival at Sujanpur.The Chief Minister extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi and said that this festival symbolizes unity, harmony and cultural heritage.He said that the Sujanpur Holi Fair stands as a testament to the State’s rich traditions and historical legacy.
MLAs Captain Ranjit Singh Rana and Suresh Kumar, Political Advisor to Chief Minister Sunil Sharma, Chairman of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Chairman of Kangra Cooperative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chander Pathania, APMC Chairman Ajay Sharma, Congress leaders Dr. Pushpinder Verma, Suman Bharti, Rajeev Rana, Ranjeet Verma, Subhash Dadhwalia. Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh, SP Bhagat Thakur, and other distinguished guests were also present amongst others.