Summary:
Members of both the communities unanimoulsy decided to observe Muharram and celebrate Ganapati festival peacefully at Bhopla Chowk. Several others who are our members participate. Prominent personalities like Venkatesh Balaji alias Mandar performed the aarti at the mandal and offered flowers to the tazia. The concept of observing Muhurram and celebrating Ganapati festival was started by former PCB vice president Prakash Kedari around 20 years ago,” he said. Hindus observe Muharram and participate in Eid and other programmes including “Nagara” ..