President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended her greetings to citizens on the eve of Vijayadashami, calling the festival a symbol of the triumph of Dharma over Adharma and an inspiration to uphold truth and justice.
In her message, the President said Vijayadashami, celebrated across the country as Ravana Dahan and Durga Puja, reflects India’s deep-rooted cultural and national values. She noted that the festival urges people to renounce negative tendencies such as anger and ego, while embracing positive qualities like courage and determination.
“May this festival inspire us to build a society and country where all people move ahead together, inspired by the ideas of justice, equality and harmony,” President Murmu said.
Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which also marks the conclusion of Durga Puja, will be celebrated across India on Thursday.
