Dussehra Celebrations Highlight Cultural Unity

The Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi saw the participation of prominent figures including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi. The event featured the symbolic burning of Ravana effigies, marking the victory of good over evil, a central theme of the Vijayadashami festival. President Murmu and PM Modi applied tilak on actors portraying Lord Ram, Lakshman, and Hanuman, underscoring the cultural significance of the festival. Across India, Dussehra is celebrated with regional variations, like in Uttarakhand, where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the festival's moral teachings. The celebrations also coincide with other cultural observances such as Madhvacharya Jayanti, commemorating the revered saint's contributions to spiritual philosophy. These events collectively emphasize cultural heritage and communal harmony in India.