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| October 17, 2010 | Dussehra being celebrated throughout India | |
New Delhi:The festival of Dussehra, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, is being celebrated through out
the country on Sunday. In the months of Ashwin and kartik, Hindus observe a
10-day
ceremony of fast, rituals, celebrations and fiests to honor the mother Goddess
and triumph of Lord Rama over demon Ravana. Dussehra also symbolizes the
triumph
of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. The effigies of
Ravana,
Meghnada and Kumbhakarna will be consigned to flames at many places. The idols
of Devi Durga will also be immersed in various rivers, lakes and ponds. Meanwhile,
President, Vice President and Prime Minister greeted the nation on the occasion
of Dussehra. President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in her message said the festival
symbolizes the victory of truth over untruth and good over evil. "This festival
inspires us to work for peace, unity and well being of the country and strengthens
the spirit of harmony and oneness," she said. In his message, Vice President Hamid
Ansari wished the festival to bring peace prosperity and joy in our lives. Prime
Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said Dussehra festival symbolises India 's tradition
of communal harmony and unity in diversity. Congress President Sonia Gandhi also
greeted the people and said that may this festive season bring peace, prosperity
and progress throughout the country.
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