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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Jodhpur for two-day programme

The visit includes musical processions and a residential camp featuring an exhibition of vintage musical instruments in Shikarpura.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Jodhpur on November 14 for a two-day visit, according to Bhaskar English. He is scheduled to attend a musical procession before visiting a residential camp at Shri Rajaram Ashram in Shikarpura.

The Maruninad programme includes Ghosh Sanchalan, or musical processions, which will move along three different routes starting at 4 pm on November 14. These processions are expected to reach their destinations in approximately 50 minutes.

At Jalore Gate Circle, the Marudhara Matrushakti Manch will welcome the procession with 51 women carrying ceremonial pots, 51 women performing aarti, 50 people reciting the Ramayana, and five yoga demonstrators. Some women will also appear as historical figures including Rani Lakshmibai, Ahilyabai Holkar, and Rani Abbakka.

An exhibition of traditional musical instruments was organised at the camp. Rajasthan regional RSS pracharak Nimbaaram opened the display by performing a lamp-lighting ceremony before an idol of Goddess Saraswati.

Around 5,000 volunteers from the Jodhpur region are participating in the camp, with 500 volunteers managing the arrangements. These volunteers have been practising musical performances and Ghosh compositions for six to seven hours daily.

The camp will conclude on November 15, when Bhagwat is scheduled to address the participants.

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