Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Durgadas Rathore's 388th Birth Anniversary Marked in Aalirajpur
People in a town in India recently held a big celebration to remember a famous warrior from long ago.
His name was Durgadas Rathore, and he lived almost 400 years ago.
Many people walked together in a colorful procession through the town streets.
The walk started at a temple and ended at a garden.
Important leaders made speeches during the celebration.
One leader said a statue of the warrior will be built in the town in the year 2027.
Another leader promised money to help build the statue.
They also talked about naming a bus stop after a freedom fighter.
A clever student was given a special award because he did very well in a big medical exam.
Everyone was happy to remember the brave warrior and celebrate good students.
The Kshatriya Rathore community marked the 388th birth anniversary of Durgadas Rathore with a procession and felicitation programme in Aalirajpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Jobat MLA Sena Patel announced that a statue of Durgadas Rathore will be unveiled in Aalirajpur on August 13, 2027.
MLC Mahesh Patel suggested installing the statue at Post Office Square and announced a personal contribution of ₹5 lakh.
Support was voiced for naming the local bus stand after freedom fighter Babulal Tawli, with Mahesh Patel urging the municipality to pass a resolution.
Student Ram Rathore was felicitated for securing the 2,999th rank in NEET, and his school fees were waived for one year.
- Who
- The Kshatriya Rathore community, Jobat MLA Sena Patel, state vice-president Mahesh Patel, BJP district president Santosh Maku Parwal, former MLA Mukesh Patel, and student Ram Rathore.
- What
- Celebration of the 388th birth anniversary of Durgadas Rathore with a procession, felicitation programme, and announcements about a future statue.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- Aalirajpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To honor the legacy of Durgadas Rathore and recognize community achievements.
MLA's Approach
Council Official's Approach
Location of the Future Statue
MLA's Approach
Jobat MLA Sena Patel simply announced that a statue of Durgadas Rathore will be unveiled in Aalirajpur on August 13, 2027.
Council Official's Approach
Mahesh Patel, state vice-president of the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Development Council, specifically suggested installing the statue at Post Office Square.
- Event
- 388th birth anniversary of Durgadas Rathore
- Location
- Aalirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Procession Route
- Ranchhod Rai Temple to Shrinath Marriage Garden
- Statue Unveiling
- Announced for August 13, 2027, in Aalirajpur
- Statue Site Suggestion
- Post Office Square (suggested by Mahesh Patel)
- Mahesh Patel's Contribution
- ₹5 lakh personal donation
- Bus Stand Proposal
- Naming after freedom fighter Babulal Tawli
- NEET Student Honored
- Ram Rathore, 2,999th rank, one-year school fee waiver