Dussehra marks the culmination of Navratri, which is celebrated across India with much enthusiasm. This year, Dussehra is being celebrated today (October 15) with people extending greetings to their friends and relatives. Also celebrated as Vijaya Dashami, the day marks the victory of good over evil. People burn effigies of Ravana on this day across the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, earlier this morning. "Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami," said PM Modi in a tweet.
विजयादशमी के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को अनंत शुभकामनाएं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2021
Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami.
In a message on the Dussehra eve, President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday greeted the nation and hoped that the festival will strengthen the moral foundation of the society besides inspiring all to work for nation-building. "This festival inspires us to follow the path of morality, goodness and virtue," said the President.
Here are the updates on Dussehra 2021:
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took part in the 'Ravan Dahan' at Ramleela Ground in Rampur today.#Dussehra pic.twitter.com/SGwPdIrn0e
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 15, 2021
Madhya Pradesh: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia offered prayers today to Shami Tree in Gwalior on the occasion of Dussehra pic.twitter.com/k8NnXKcEsM
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
West Bengal: Sex workers performed Debi Boron, Sindoor Khela and Dhunuchi dance today in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/kzFRCVG3A6
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
Karnataka: #MysuruDasara celebrations took place in Mysuru this evening. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also took part in the celebrations. pic.twitter.com/3BeWiDPXnX
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
Union Minister Smriti Irani offers prayer at Durga Temple & attends 'Ravan Dahan' at Ramleela ground in Amethi pic.twitter.com/RHr9EK9DTQ
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 15, 2021
दसरा मेळावा - २०२१ https://t.co/FRGcUiJQJx
- ShivSena - शिवसेना (@ShivSena) October 15, 2021
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal performs 'Ravan Dahan' at 'Lav Kush Ramlila'.#Dussehra pic.twitter.com/zneDVy2dSu
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
#WATCH | Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai takes part in #MysuruDasara celebrations. pic.twitter.com/53pRVpyKBJ
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
Bihar: 'Ravan Dahan' being performed in Patna, on #Dussehra
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
A corona effigy also burnt along with the Ravan effigy pic.twitter.com/Qlc772trSq
Madhya Pradesh: 'Ravan Dahan' being performed at TT Nagar in Bhopal, on #Dussehra pic.twitter.com/MtVWvLq4DJ
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
On the occasion of Dussehra, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he prays to Lord Ram to free humanity from ''Corona Ravan'' amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reported news agency PTI.
His remarks came after performing ''Ravan Dahan'' at ''Lav Kush Ramlila'' at Red Fort ground today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "This festival signifies the victory of good over evil spirits. Due to the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, large scale gatherings in the city have been restricted. I pray Lord Ram to free us from ''Corona Ravan''. I hope that all the families here live a happy, healthy and prosperous life."
On this auspicious occasion, I pray that the goodness of our hearts always win over the evil that comes our way. #HappyDussehra to everyone! 🕯️
- Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 15, 2021
Punjab: 'Ravan Dahan' being performed at Civil Lines in Ludhiana, on #Dussehra pic.twitter.com/wDmmzcY2oV
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
May weakness make way for strength . A very happy Vijayadashmi to all. #HappyDussehra pic.twitter.com/Rb7Y7Bgfsm
- Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) October 15, 2021
To all our Indian friends best wishes of #HappyDussehra pic.twitter.com/ClM83cJGnB
- Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) October 15, 2021
This Vijayadashami, let us all renew our pledge to triumph over evil, and strive to uphold truth & justice. #HappyDussehra to one and all! pic.twitter.com/x11wLRdoFR
- K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) October 15, 2021
Hope this auspicious and festive season brings healthier and happier times in our lives. ♥️🙏🏽#HappyDussehra pic.twitter.com/OPfbfxG229
- PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 15, 2021
Received from a colleague...The image conveys it all. #HappyDussehra pic.twitter.com/4FPP7tGZsF
- Manoj Kumar Jha (@manojkjhadu) October 15, 2021
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today extended Vijaya Dashami greetings, saying that everyone's mind is burdened today at the farewell of Goddess Durga. "May the melody of harmony remain intact in Bengal with the blessings of the mother," she said and wished "Happy Vijaya Dashami".
बुराई पर अच्छाई की एवं असत्य पर सत्य की विजय के प्रतीक "विजय दशमी" महापर्व की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 15, 2021
#WATCH | Karnataka: Goddess Chamundeshwari's idol reached Mysore Palace from Chamundi hills on Dasara with the traditional sound of drums. pic.twitter.com/luK1CSjRfQ
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
Delhi | People offer prayers at Sai Temple, Lodhi Road on the occasion of #Vijayadasami pic.twitter.com/9SExkfONsv
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
On this auspicious occassion, let the good win over evil & Dussehra bring happiness & prosperity in our lives! ✨🙌 #HappyDussehra2021 pic.twitter.com/eu3x0Sn56X
- Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 15, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs 'Shashtra Pujan at DRDO campus, Delhi, to mark #vijaydashmi pic.twitter.com/2hfYqnSrzb
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
The best message I received today. From my sister. Worth sharing with you all. A very Happy Dussehra to you and your families. May we all make the right choice. pic.twitter.com/RvGg7txnof
- anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 15, 2021
विजयादशमी की सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
- Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2021
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy #Dussehra! 🪔 ✨ pic.twitter.com/LAdNhCcrBu
Started VijayaDashami day in the right spirit, honouring learning as the way to overcome the forces of darkness. A number of toddlers were brought home to be initiated in writing. As I do every year in Tvm, I traced w/their little fingers the words "Om Shri" in three scripts. pic.twitter.com/RQA9hUVHio
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 15, 2021
Wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra. May this festival bring joy, peace, happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
- Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 15, 2021
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday extended greetings on Vijaya Dashmi, hoping that the festival brings peace, harmony and prosperity in the country.
"My warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami. Dussehra is an occasion to remind us that we need to constantly quell the demonic forces within us and foster goodness and harmony," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Mr Naidu.
My warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of #VijayaDashami.#Dussehra is an occasion to remind us that we need to constantly quell the demonic forces within us and foster goodness and harmony. May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity in our country. pic.twitter.com/OLSn9D5Zd7
- Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 15, 2021
विजयादशमी के अवसर पर शुभकामनाएं। यह पर्व बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय का प्रतीक है। मर्यादा पुरूषोत्तम भगवान श्रीराम ने सत्य और धर्म के मार्ग पर चलकर बुराई का अंत किया। बुराई चाहे कितनी ही बड़ी क्यों न हो उसे सदाचार के मार्ग पर चलकर पराजित किया जा सकता है। pic.twitter.com/eMUwmShjAQ
- Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 15, 2021
#WATCH | Birbhum, West Bengal: Women participate in 'Sindoor Khela' to mark the last day of #Durgapujo and #VijayaDashami2021 pic.twitter.com/0GeIQlnsxL
- ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2021
"जासु राज प्रिय प्रजा दुखारी
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 15, 2021
सो नृप अवसि नरक अधिकारी।"
जय सिया राम!#VijayaDashami #Dussehra pic.twitter.com/UqWpoIg6bf
Home Minister Amit Shah this morning extended greetings on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. "Hearty wishes to all countrymen on 'Vijayadashmi'. This festival of eternal victory of religion, justice, truth and virtue over unrighteousness, injustice, untruth and tyranny inspires everyone to renounce the evils inside them and walk on the path of humanity," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
समस्त देशवासियों को 'विजयादशमी' की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 15, 2021
अधर्म, अन्याय, असत्य व अत्याचार पर धर्म, न्याय, सत्य और सदाचार की शाश्वत जीत का यह पर्व सभी को अपने अंदर की बुराइयों को त्याग कर मानवता के मार्ग पर चलने की प्रेरणा देता है।
प्रभु श्री राम सभी का कल्याण करें।
जय श्री राम! pic.twitter.com/6Ql6TUX7Su
Devotees of Lord Jagannath would not get an opportunity to witness the divine trinity's 'Suna Bhesa' (golden attire) on Dussehra this year, due to new regulations in place in view of the COVID-19 situation.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), in its revised standard operating procedures that will come into force from Friday, said that the 12th century shrine will remain closed for nine days for worshipers during the festive season.
Dussehra 2021: Know Why Vijaya Dashami Is Celebrated After NavratriHave you ever wondered why Dussehra falls on the 10th day of the month Ashvin? According to Ramayana, it was on this day that Lord Ram defeated Ravan, the king of Lanka. Ravan is also known as Dashmukha, means 10 heads. Read here.
Hope This Dussehra Strengthens Society's Moral Foundation: President Ram Nath Kovind's Dussehra GreetingsPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday greeted citizens on the eve of Dussehra and hoped that the festival will strengthen the moral foundation of the society besides inspiring all to work for nation-building. Read here.
विजया दशमी के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई। दशहरा, बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय का प्रतीक है। यह त्योहार हमें नैतिकता, भलाई और सदाचार के रास्ते पर चलने की प्रेरणा देता है। मेरी शुभकामना है कि यह पर्व देशवासियों के जीवन में समृद्धि व प्रसन्नता का संचार करे।
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 15, 2021
विजयादशमी के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को अनंत शुभकामनाएं।
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2021
Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami.
