
Happy Dussehra 2023: Significance, Wishes And Puja Time
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Dussehra 2023 Wishes: On this day, Lord Rama killed demon king Ravana and the day is marked as Dussehra. The day also marks the end of the five-day festivities of Durga Puja.
The festival of Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil. It also signals the end of Navratri festivities. Vijayadashami also marks the 10th day of the Shardiya Navratri and people across the country burn effigies of Ravana along with his son Meghnath and brother Kumbhkaran. The day also marks the end of the five-day festivities of Durga Puja. On this day, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water bodies. In the south, Dasara is celebrated as victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon form Mahishasura.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation today on Dussehra. "Best wishes to my family members across the country on Vijayadashami. This holy festival brings the message of ending negative forces as well as adopting goodness in life. Wishing you all a Happy Vijaya Dashami!" he posted on X, formerly Twitter.
Here are some wishes for your friends and family: