Press Release

Press release from 72nd Bn,SSB Yuksam

Information & Public Relations Department

Date: 27-Mar-2026
​72nd Battalion SSB Yuksam Celebrates Ram Navami with Devotion and Community Spirit
Gyalshing,March 27:​On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the 72nd Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Yuksam, hosted a grand and soulful celebration today within the battalion premises, marking the festival with deep spiritual fervor and traditional rituals.
​The festivities commenced at the battalion’s Sarva Dharma Prarthana Sthal (All-Religion Prayer Hall), symbolising the unit’s commitment to secularism and mutual respect. A highlight of the morning was the 'Kanya Pujan', a sacred ritual where young girls are honored as embodiments of divine energy. This ceremony was performed with great reverence by the officers and personnel.
​Following the prayers, a 'Bhandara' (community feast) was organised for all ranks and their families. The event saw enthusiastic participation, transforming the campus into a hub of joy and camaraderie.
​Key Highlights of the Event:
​Spiritual Observance: Traditional prayers offered for the peace and prosperity of the nation.
​Collective Participation: Officers, jawans, and their family members joined together, reinforcing the "SSB Family" bond.
​Cultural Harmony: The celebration emphasised the spirit of mutual brotherhood and social harmony that defines the Sashastra Seema Bal.
​The event concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression of unity and devotion among the personnel stationed in the remote heights of Sikkim.