Lucknow, Oct 19 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Vijayadashami, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and a fulfilling life.
“The festival symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness and good over evil. The occasion inspires people to follow the path of truth, justice, morality and good conduct,” Patel said, according to a Jan Bhavan statement.
The governor expressed hope that the festival would infuse new energy, positivity and enthusiasm into people’s lives and strengthen the spirit of love, harmony, brotherhood and social cohesion in society.
Earlier, Patel performed rituals and attended the aarti of Goddess Durga late on October 18, the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri, at the Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. She prayed for the state’s prosperity, peace, happiness and public welfare.
A garba festival organised on the premises witnessed enthusiastic participation by devotees in traditional attire, accompanied by devotional music and traditional dances. A total of 1,267 devotees participated in the October 17 event, taking the cumulative attendance at the nine-day festival to 7,037, according to the Jan Bhavan.
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is celebrated to mark Lord Ram’s victory over Ravan and symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
(PTI News)
