New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people and devotees on the occasion of Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of truth, righteousness and the victory of good over evil.
In a post on X, CM Yogi said the sacred festival serves as a reminder of the ideals and values embodied by Lord Shri Ram. He also emphasised the importance of giving up ego and negativity and following the path of righteousness and the welfare of all.
“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state and devotees on the sacred festival of Vijayadashami, which reminds us of the ideals and life values of the epitome of propriety, Lord Shri Ram. This festival inspires us to renounce ego and negativity and to tread the path of truth, righteousness, and the welfare of all. May Lord Shri Ram bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyone’s life. Jai Shri Ram.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings to people on the auspicious occasion, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness and the triumph of good over evil.
In a post on X, Gadkari said, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of the Mangal Parv Vijayadashami, which conveys the message of the victory of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into everyone’s lives.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also conveyed her greetings, urging people to embrace the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in their daily lives. She stressed the importance of truth, compassion, righteousness and humility, while wishing happiness and prosperity for every household.
In her post on X, Gupta said, “Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the grand festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the triumph of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and virtue over arrogance.”
“May the ideals of Lord Shri Ram—honor in the heart, compassion in actions, and righteousness in every resolve of life—remain enshrined within us. May this sacred festival bring the light of goodwill to every heart, prosperity and happiness to every home, and auspiciousness to every life. Jai Shri Ram,” she added.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The festival is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. This year, Dussehra is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 20.
Dussehra represents the victory of good over evil. The festival marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and his reunion with Sita after rescuing her from captivity. Ravana Dahan, the burning of Ravana’s effigy, is an important part of the celebrations.
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