20 October,2023 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Dussehra or Vijayadashami is an annual festival celebrated by Indians across the country on the 10th day of the Hindu month of Ashvina. The day falls after Navratri, the nine-day festival celebrated to honor the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga.
It is observed across the nation with great pomp and show. Observed at the end of Navratri every year, Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is believed that the festival is celebrated to remember the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana.
This day is also celebrated as Vijayadashami as it marks the end of Durga Puja. On this day, a huge sculpture of Ravana is burned to imply the victory of good over evil.
This year, Dussehra 2023 or Vijayadashami will be celebrated across the country on October 24, 2023.
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As we celebrate Dussehra 2023, here are a few wishes and messages that you can share with your near and dear ones:
"Happy Dussehra. Always remember no matter how thick the darkness is, a faint glimmer of light can kill it all."
"Darkness will be there, sometimes it will feel unending - but at the end of the tunnel, there is always light. Happy Dussehra."
"Happy Navratri and Dussehra to you and your family. May you find love and light and all things happiness."
"Happy Dussehra. May this day help you find the sword of light to kill all kinds of darkness and evil in your life."
"May you find success, prosperity and happiness in your life on the auspicious day of Dussehra."
"May the truth always win and good triumph over evil. May the Lord always bless you with wisdom and good health."
"May this Vijayadashami all the worries, problems and obstacles in your path of success get burned with the effigy of Ravana. May lord bless you with good health and wealth!"
"On this auspicious day as we celebrate valour and courage, the triumph of good over evil, I wish you success
and happiness in everything you do!"
"It's a time for celebration, a time for victory of good over evil. Let us continue the same true spirit. Happy Dussehra!"
"May this festivity bring an ocean of opportunities for you! May you always be successful and happy!"
