The procession was taken out from Ramjanaki temple with 5100 'kalashas' (religious urns) in the presence of various Hindu religious dignitaries including Mahamandaleshwar of 13 Akhadas, Mahants and Shankaracharyas.
The MLA said the Bilaspur collector did not extend special VIP invitations to elected representatives for Rajyotsava celebrations, and sent 'ordinary invitation cards that are sent to common people'.