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Mill legacy celebrated in Indore's vibrant Anant Chaturdashi parade
26 Sep
Summary
- Procession honored textile mills with animated tableaux.
- Rajkumar Mill won top prize for depicting a mythical battle.
- Traditional martial arts like gatka fari were showcased.
The city of Indore experienced a vibrant Anant Chaturdashi procession, which continued overnight, drawing significant devotion and public participation. The event featured animated tableaux and dynamic martial arts performances by various akhadas.
This year's tableaux competition specifically honored the legacy of historic textile mills. Rajkumar Mill clinched the top position for its impressive depiction of a mythical battle between Lord Vishnu and demons Madhu-Kaitabh. Malwa Mill and Hukumchand Mill shared the second prize, while Kalyan Mill and Swadeshi Mill secured third place.
The procession also served as a platform to showcase traditional martial arts, including 'gatka fari' and 'banethi'. Chandrapal Ustad Vyayamshala emerged victorious in the 'gatka fari' category, and Shri Binda Guru Vyayamshala took the lead in the two-handed 'banethi' event. Women's divisions and youth categories also saw enthusiastic participation and awards.
Collector Shivam Verma announced cash prizes for winning 'akhadas,' aiming to promote traditional sports and cultural preservation. Top prize winners in main categories will receive Rs 1 lakh, and women's category top performers will be awarded Rs 50,000. Verma expressed gratitude to all involved for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the event.
