President Murmu, PM Modi Participate In Ravan Dahan On Dussehra In New Delhi | Watch

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu , Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in Ravan Dahan on the occasion of Dussehra, as the festival is being celebrated across the country. 

Earlier today, PM Modi greeted people on Vijayadashami – Dussehra. "I wish all of you achieve victory in every sphere of life with the blessings of Maa Durga and Prabhu Shri Ram," he said on X.

Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja and commemorates Lord Ram's victory over demon king Ravan.

Effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna were burnt at Madhav Das Park, Red Fort as part of Dussehra celebrations.

Prior to the Ravan Dahan, President Murmu and PM Modi applied 'tilak' on the forehead of the artists enacting the roles of Lord Ram, Lakshman at the Madhav Das Park, Red Fort as they attend Dussehra celebrations.

Actor Vindu Dara who enacted the role of Lord Hanuman, says, "My message is that Prime Minister Modi has said 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'. India is united and is moving in the right direction and it is the responsibility of all of us to make it even better..."

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