The India Post wish their readers Happy Dussehra . This festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil is being celebrated across the country today.
The day also celebrated as Vijay Dashmi. Lakhs of devotees thronged various temples and puja pandals to offer obesiance to “Maa Durga”.
The three day Durga Puja will culminate today with the immersion of Durga Idols.In North India, it has become a trend off late to burn the effigy of demon king ‘raavan’ with great pomp and show during Dussehra.
Festivities are also high in Karnataka where thousands of people flock every year to witness the famous Mysore Dussehra.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi Greeted the nation on the holy occasion.