Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended wishes to the residents of his State on Vijayadashami. He urged the people to take a resolution on this occasion to renounce all negativity and embrace truth, righteousness, and positivity in their lives.
“Where there is righteousness, there is victory!” Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Vijayadashami,” CM Dhami said in a post on X.
“Let us, on this sacred occasion, resolve to renounce all negativity and embrace truth, righteousness, and positivity in our lives. This will be the true following of the ideals of the epitome of propriety, Lord Shri Ram,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended wishes on Vijayadashami, calling the festival a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth.
In a post on social media X, the PM wrote, “Vijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country,” the post said.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India, and it will be celebrated on October 2 this year.
It marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in diverse ways across the country. It commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the triumph of truth and righteousness over arrogance and evil.
The effigy burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran is a popular tradition in many parts of India.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that “righteousness will triumph” in Delhi and “Ravana will be destroyed” and extended her Dussehra festival greetings to all the residents of the city.
Speaking to the reporters, Delhi CM said that the Luv Kush Ramlila is “one of the biggest” Ramlilas in Delhi. “It is held at the Red Fort, and millions of spectators come here every year to witness the portrayal of Lord Rama. This Ramlila is a symbol of divinity and grandeur. I am delighted to be here. My heartfelt greetings to all the residents of Delhi on Vijayadashami.” (ANI)
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