Haryana to take out rath yatra as part of Golden Jubilee celebrations

Chandigarh, Sep 15 Haryana government will take out a 'rath yatra' as part of the celebrations of the state's golden jubilee from November 1.

The yatra will comprise five tableaus depicting art, culture, heritage, history, progress and development of the state, this was informed in the first meeting of the executive committee of swarna jayanti celebrations Authority chaired by Chief Secretary, D S Dhesi here today.

The yatra, which would conclude on October 31, 2017, would pass through all villages and towns falling between district headquarters.

About 100 to 200 artistes would also be engaged to perform on the tableaus and create a festive environment from wherever this Yatra passes.

The Yatra will also perform a cultural programme at every district headquarters.

The Haryana government intends to showcase history, economic prowess and achievements of the state over the last 50 years since it was carved out as a separate state, an official release said here.

A grand opening ceremony of the Haryana swaran jayanti celebrations will be organised at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurgaon on November 1, the release said.

PTI