Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Feb 8: District Administration Doda in collaboration with Tourism Department, NGO ‘Tejas Ek Pahal’ and Indian Army, successfully organized Winter Mega Festival-2026 at picturesque tourist destination Lal Draman, attracting a number of visitors and locals.
The event was organized under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh and it witnessed an overwhelming public participation.
Success of the festival was attributed to the dedicated efforts of District Administration Doda, Tourism Department, Indian Army and the exceptional commitment of chairman, NGO ‘Tejas Ek Pahal’, Akash Parihar along with his team.
The event commenced with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the chief guest.
The festival showcased vibrant departmental stalls, local food stalls and colourful cultural performances by local artists featuring rich folk traditions including Gojri, Dogri, Seraji, Bhaderwahi and Kashmiri songs and dances.
On this occasion a Tiranga rally by students of various schools was also organised in which the students carried a 50-metre-long Tricolour.
Chairman DDC Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal was chief guest while ADC Doda, Anil Kumar Thakur was guest of honour.
The programme was also attended by DDC Member, Yudhvir Singh, ASP Headquarters Doda, Mohd Aslam, ACD Doda, Din Mohd Afaqi, SDM, Phellail Singh, DySP Headquarters, Krishan Rattan, officers of Indian Army, political dignitaries, NGO representatives and members of the civil society.
A traditional turban-wearing ceremony, featuring beautiful Kesari-coloured turbans, emerged as one of the major highlights of the event.
The welcome address was delivered by ACD Doda, Din Mohd Afaqi, who also served as the Nodal Officer for all event arrangements.
The Serazi folk dance and song was highly appreciated with the renowned Serazi artist Surinder Parihar presenting the iconic Serazi Kud which remained the main attraction of the festival.
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