Today the festival of Vijayadashami is being celebrated across the country. Celebrated every year as Vijayadashami on Dashami Tithi coinciding with the conclusion of Shardiya Navratri, the festival is considered to symbolize the victory of good over evil. Meanwhile, President Draupadi Murmu and PradhanMinister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Saturday.
Murmu said in a post on “
He said, “On this auspicious occasion, we should take a pledge that we will stand for justice even in the most difficult situations. I wish that this auspicious festival brings happiness and prosperity in everyone’s life and our country always moves forward on the path of development. Keep growing.”
The PM tweeted from his official X handle and wished victory for the countrymen.
Wishing Dussehra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Warm wishes to the countrymen on Vijayadashami. With the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram, I wish that you all achieve victory in every sphere of life.”
Best wishes to the countrymen on Vijayadashami. With the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram, we wish that you all achieve victory in every aspect of life.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 12, 2024
On this occasion, members of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh also took out a procession in Nagpur. During this time RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was also present.
He performed Shastra Puja on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Padma Bhushan and former ISRO chief K during Shastra Puja. Radhakrishnan was also present as the chief guest of the event.
According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month.
If we pay attention to religious beliefs, then on this date Lord Shri Ram achieved victory by killing Lankapati Ravana, due to which it is also called Vijayadashami. On the day of Dussehra, Ravana is burnt at many places across the country. Apart from this, weapons are also worshiped on the day of Vijayadashami.
