“Goodness, truth, tolerance, and non-violence: the foundation of an ideal life.”
Today, the 2nd of October, is a highly auspicious day. The first reason is that it marks one of the major festivals of our Indian culture, the sacred festival of Dussehra, and the second is the 156th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Both occasions honor our great culture and history. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami (the day of victory), is a significant festival for Hindus. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Ashwin, following the nine nights of Navratri. On this day, Lord Shri Ram Chandra defeated Ravana, the king of Lanka. This day primarily symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, which is why it is called Vijayadashami.
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