President Murmu, PM Modi, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi, BJP VP Jay Panda, others greet people on Vijayadashami

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and others extended their greetings to the nation, with the festival’s enduring message of truth, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.

Marking the final day of Durga Puja celebrations and the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, the festival holds great significance across and beyond the country.

President Murmu’s Message

In her message, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the festival’s moral and social significance. She said the occasion symbolises the victory of ‘dharma over adharma’ and inspires citizens to renounce anger and ego while embracing courage and determination.

विजयादशमी के पावन अवसर पर, मैं सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देती हूँ। pic.twitter.com/dVoh2BQwt6

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2025

“May this festival inspire us to build a society and country where all people move ahead together, inspired by the ideas of justice, equality and harmony,” she said, extending warm greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami.

PM Modi Greets Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to greet the nation. “Vijaya Dashami celebrates the triumph of good and righteousness over evil and falsehood. May courage, wisdom and devotion always guide our paths. Wishing my fellow Indians a happy Vijaya Dashami,” he wrote in a post on X.

विजयादशमी बुराई और असत्य पर अच्छाई और सत्य की विजय का प्रतीक है। मेरी कामना है कि इस पावन अवसर पर हर किसी को साहस, बुद्धि और भक्ति के मार्ग पर निरंतर अग्रसर रहने की प्रेरणा मिले।

देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को विजयादशमी की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2025

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BJP National VP Jay Panda Shares Message Of Courage And Propriety

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda also shared his wishes in a message that remembered truth, courage, and righteousness.

देशवासियों को विजयादशमी की मंगलकामनाएं! यह पावन पर्व सत्य की शक्ति, साहस और धर्म की विजय का स्मरण कराता है। यह हमें जीवन में मर्यादा, कर्तव्य और सदाचार के पथ पर चलने की प्रेरणा देता है। आदिशक्ति माँ दुर्गा की कृपा एवं प्रभु श्रीराम के आशीर्वाद से आप सभी का जीवन सुख, स्वास्थ्य और… pic.twitter.com/0sF0pj6nDu

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) October 2, 2025

“Heartfelt greetings of Vijaya Dashami to my fellow countrymen! This sacred festival reminds us of the power of truth, courage, and the triumph of righteousness. It inspires us to walk the path of propriety, duty, and good conduct in life. May the grace of Adi Shakti Maa Durga and the blessings of Lord Shri Ram fill all your lives with happiness, health, and prosperity,” wrote Jay Panda.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi’s Message

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his greetings on social media, linking the festival to divine blessings and the welfare of society.

ଅସତ୍ୟ ଉପରେ ସତ୍ୟର ବିଜୟ, ଅଧର୍ମ ଉପରେ ଧର୍ମର ବିଜୟ ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟାୟ ଉପରେ ନ୍ୟାୟର ବିଜୟର ମହାପର୍ବ ପବିତ୍ର 'ବିଜୟା ଦଶମୀ' ତଥା 'ଦଶହରା' ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଶୁଭକାମନା। ଜଗଜ୍ଜନନୀ, ଦୁର୍ଗତି ନାଶିନୀ, ମା’ଦୁର୍ଗା ଆପଣଙ୍କୁ ସୁଖ, ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଓ ଶାନ୍ତି ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ସହ ଜଗତର କଲ୍ୟାଣ କରନ୍ତୁ। pic.twitter.com/ClXJ3SkQLu

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 2, 2025

“On the great festival of the victory of truth over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and justice over injustice, the sacred ‘Vijaya Dashami’, also known as ‘Dussehra’, heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May Jagajjanani, Durga the destroyer of misfortunes, Maa Durga, bestow upon you happiness, prosperity, and peace, and ensure the welfare of the world,” wrote Majhi.

Meanwhile, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati also expressed his best wishes for citizens on Vijayadashami with a post writing, "Heartfelt greetings and congratulations on the sacred Vijayadashami as well as Dussera. May everyone's life be filled with happiness and prosperity by the blessings of the Mother of the Universe, Maa Durga."

ପବିତ୍ର #ବିଜୟାଦଶମୀ ତଥା #ଦଶହରା ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ଜଗତଜନନୀ ମା ' ଦୁର୍ଗାଙ୍କ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦରୁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ଜୀବନ ସୁଖ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧିରେ ଭରିଯାଉ ।

- ମହାମହିମ ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ଡଃ. ହରି ବାବୁ କମ୍ଭମପାଟି pic.twitter.com/Uwz6741U7F

— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) October 2, 2025

Celebrations across Odisha

Meanwhile, Odisha today joined the rest of the country in celebrating Vijayadashami with rituals at temples and community mandaps. From morning hours, devotees gathered in large numbers as Vedic chants and Chandi Path reverberated across puja pandals.

Priests performed traditional Dashami rituals, including the Aparajita Puja and Kalash immersion. The day will culminate with Ravan Dahan events in the evening, symbolising Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana.