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Rohtak residents to witness 300-drone Ramayana spectacle on Oct 20; CM Saini to attend

Rohtak, Oct 19 (UNI) Residents of Rohtak will get an opportunity to witness a spectacular display of 300 illuminated drones recreating the story of Lord Ram, including his battle with Ravana, in the night sky on October 20 during a grand Sanatani Sammelan to be attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
The event, to be held at the Old Sugar Mill Ground opposite the New Grain Market, will combine modern drone technology with religious and cultural performances, offering visitors a visual presentation of key episodes from the Ramayana.
According to district officials, the drone formations will depict Lord Ram's life, the Ram-Ravana battle and other significant scenes from the epic, making the show the main attraction of the Dussehra celebrations.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy devotional and cultural performances. Artists from the film 'Hanuman Ansh' will participate in the programme, while the Keshav team from Mathura will present devotional songs.
With a large gathering expected, the district administration is making arrangements for public safety, traffic flow, sanitation, and other essential services to ensure that families and visitors can attend the celebrations without inconvenience.
Deputy Commissioner Satbir Singh and Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rajpurohit inspected the venue on Monday evening and reviewed the preparations with senior officials.
They directed the concerned departments to ensure proper security, smooth traffic flow, cleanliness, and adequate public facilities throughout the event.
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