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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, on Thursday, October 2. The Prime Minister also wished that the people get inspired to progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion on this festival of symbolic triumph of good over evil.

“Vijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country,” PM Modi posted in Hindi on X.

PM Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra festivities in East Delhi on Thursday. As per an Indian Express report, he is expected to reach the Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, for the Ravana Dahan ceremony around 6 pm.

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Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India and it is being celebrated on October 2 this year.

It marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in diverse ways across the country. It commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the triumph of truth and righteousness over arrogance and evil.

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Effigy burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran is a popular tradition in many parts of India.The festival also inspires people to conquer their inner evils like anger, greed, pride, and jealousy, and to uphold the values of truth, virtue, and righteousness.