India Celebrates Dussehra 2024 with Festive Spirit and Unity
Dussehra festivities across India highlight the triumph of good over evil, with significant events in Delhi and Srinagar promoting cultural unity.
Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, participating in traditional rituals and effigy burning ceremonies.
- In Srinagar, the Punit Balan Group and Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti organized the Dussehra Mahotsav, promoting communal harmony and cultural heritage.
- Madhya Pradesh celebrated Dussehra with Shastra Puja ceremonies dedicated to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, emphasizing women's empowerment and governance.
- RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat led Shastra Puja in Nagpur, with notable figures like Nitin Gadkari and K. Sivan in attendance, marking the organization's 100th year.
- The Canadian government extended greetings to Hindu communities, acknowledging Dussehra's significance in promoting cultural diversity and unity.