Indian Leaders Extend Dussehra Wishes; Nationwide Celebrations Mark Victory of Good Over Evil
Prominent Indian figures like PM Narendra Modi, President Murmu and others share messages promoting truth, justice, and the elimination of negative influences on Dussehra, as traditional rituals including the burning of Ravana effigies take place across the nation.
- Prominent Indian figures, such as PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, celebrated Dussehra by sharing messages that promote truth, justice and the elimination of negative forces. They believe this festival brings the message of ending negative forces and adopting goodness in life.
- Traditional rituals integral to Dussehra include the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbkaran, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. These effigies were erected by Sanatan Dharam Mandir Ramleela Committee members across the nation.
- Politicians, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, emphasized the importance of victory of the light of righteousness based on truth and encouraged citizens to follow the path of wisdom and truth.
- Dussehra is a significant Hindu festival, marking the end of nine-day Navaratri festival, and is celebrated with great fervor across India. It commemorates the victory of Lord Ram over the evil king Ravana and the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
- Tightened security measures were in place for Dussehra celebrations, with over 1,000 police personnel deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order. The festival also marks the beginning of preparations for Diwali, which takes place twenty days later.
