Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

In a tweet, PM Modi wrote: "Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami." The Prime Minister will dedicate the seven new defence companies to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami today. He will deliver a video address at an event organised by the Defence Ministry. 

 President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his wishes to all the Indian people and said that this festival inspires us to walk on the path of morality, goodness and virtue. Rashtrapati Bhavan in its official twiter handle noted: "Hearty congratulations to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami. Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil. This festival inspires us to walk on the path of morality, goodness and virtue. I wish that this festival brings prosperity and happiness in the lives of the countrymen”

Dussehra according to the Hindu calendar is celebrated on the 10th day after the nine days of Navratri festivities in the month of Ashvina. The festival is celebrated differently in various parts of the country.It is celebrated with great joy and fervour across India by burning the effigies of Ravan in open fields to symbolise the victory of 'good' over 'evil'.

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