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Prisoners Embrace Faith: Durga Path Inside Jail
14 Oct
Summary
- 65 inmates observe Navratri with Durga Path rituals.
- Goddess Durga idol installed within the Hazaribag jail.
- Prison administration provides necessary religious materials.
At Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribag, a significant number of prisoners are embracing the spirit of Navratri. A total of 65 inmates, comprising 60 men and five women, are actively participating in Durga Path prayers within the prison premises. This spiritual observance is marked by the installation of a Goddess Durga idol inside the jail.
Inmates congregate at set times each day for prayers and to recite sacred verses, with many also attending the evening aarti. The jail superintendent confirmed that the prison administration has made comprehensive arrangements, supplying flowers, leaves, prasad, and other necessary items for the rituals. This unique celebration aims to promote introspection, patience, and positive thinking among the jail's 1,713 residents.
