"Maroj" festival celebrated with fervour in Mussoorie

MUSSOORIE, 9 Dec: The Rawain-Jaunpur-Jaunsar community converged in large numbers at a wedding point, here, to celebrate the Magh Festival popularly called “Maroj”, which was orgainised by the Aglar Yamuna Ghati Vikas Manch. 
The festival was inaugurated by Tehri MP Vijay Bahuguna by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The Chief Patron of the Manch, Manmohan Singh Mall, and Coordinator SS Kharkhai welcomed the Chief Guest on the occasion. The celebration was followed by a mesmerising performance of Pandava Nritya, a folk dance of the region. A children’s troupe of the region also enthralled the audience with its lively performance. The womenfolk, dressed in traditional attire, graced the occasion and danced alongside the male members of the community. The General Secretary of the Manch, Bijendar Panwar, also welcomed the leaders and dignitaries from various parties to the festival. He also highlighted the fact that the Aglar Ghati Vikas Manch was an organisation to promote the socio-economic and cultural issues of the region. He was extremely happy that the community in Mussoorie had gathered to celebrate ‘Maroj’ for the first time. 
OP Uniyal, President, Nagar Palika, also congratulated the community for a successful celebration of the traditional festival of the Jaunpur-Rawain-Jaunsar region. He also commended the effort of the organisers in bringing the community together and putting a concerted effort into organizing the festival.
Munna Singh Chauhan, senior BJP MLA, also commended the efforts of the Aglar Ghati Vikas Manch in reviving the tradition of Uttarakhand. He said it was the need of the hour to preserve and encourage the young ones towards the culture of the region and “Maroj” had provided that opportunity.
The Chief Guest, Vijay Bahuguna, wished the people of the region on the eve of Magh Mela and Maroj. He also commended the effort of the Aglar Ghati Manch for organising this festival and encouraging people to join in the movement to preserve the dying culture of the region. He also thanked the people of Mussoorie for inviting him to this moment of Happiness. 
Jot Singh Gunsola, MLA, Mussoorie, Kedar Rawat, MLA, Yamunotri, Dinesh Aggarwal MLA, Laxman Chowk, Bharosi Rawat, Madhu Nautiyal, senior BJP leaders Munna Singh Chauhan, Vijay Ramola, Kula Nand, Bobby Kavi, Ram Prasad Kavi, Tara, Neetu Chauhan, Shailendar Bisht, S Kaintura and others were present on the occasion. The programme ended with a bonfire and feasting on the goat, which was distributed equally among the attendees.