Thousands of Sindhi community members came together for a mass procession taken out today on the occasion of Cheti Chand, organised by Baluchistan Panchayat Udaipur.

The procession started at around 11.30 am from Sanatan Mandir at Shakti Nagar after a Maha Arti earlier this morning. The procession passed through all the major circles of the city and was welcomed by the local businessmen with flowers and edible items.

Tableau of Lord Shiva and Parvati remained one of the major attractions including the Maharashtrian folk band playing drums and traditional instrument kept the feet tapping.

Various other cultural activities were also organised; a fair and cultural events were held at Shakti Nagar Community Hall, where a number of gifts was given away in a lucky draw held later in the evening. Similar activities were also carried out at Sect-4, 11 and Pratap Nagar.

Maharashtrian Local Band performing on the occasion of Chetichand Celebration 2013.