Why Does the Jharkhand Armed Police Worship Weapons During Maha Navami?

Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP)-1 personnel, comprising Gurkhas, annually perform ‘Shastra Puja’ on Maha Navami, worshipping all their weapons, from kukris to AK-47s. This ceremony, held after ‘Nau Kanya Puja’, seeks success in operations against Maoists and other anti-social elements, reflecting their community’s valor and courage.