Before the procession, MLA Neena Verma, former Union minister Vikram Verma, state Congress secretary Kuldeep Singh, collector Dr Pankaj and others gathered at Shri Dhareshwar Mahadev temple to perform Maha Aarti.
Appealing to the people to use solar energy, Dhar MLA Neena Verma said, We should also use solar energy. The government is also giving subsidies on its use, she added. It is the best source of low-cost energy.
A large number of members attended the programme to offer arghya and worship theSun God, which started at 6:20 am. All the participants wished each other.