#watch | Rajasthan: Rainfall dampened festive spirit on #vijayadashami. Visuals from Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/BtZLkDjUyD
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
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Dussehra 2025 Highlights: Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is being observed across the country on October 2, 2025, to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. This day marks the culmination of the Navratri festival, symbolized by the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Open-air stages across towns and villages come alive today with powerful performances showcasing Ramlila.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami. “Vijayadashami is a symbol of the triumph of good and truth over evil and falsehood. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone finds inspiration to steadfastly progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. Heartfelt Vijayadashami greetings to all my dear ones across the country,” PM Modi said.
Here’s all about the history, rituals, and grand celebrations associated with Dussehra. Share these top wishes, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, status, images, and captions with your loved ones on Vijayadashami.
#watch | Rajasthan: Rainfall dampened festive spirit on #vijayadashami. Visuals from Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/BtZLkDjUyD
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Actor Bobby Deol lights the effigy of Ravan at Dussehra celebrations organised by Lav Kush Ramlila.
#watch | Delhi: Actor Bobby Deol shoots an arrow to symbolically burn the effigy of Ravan at the #vijayadashami celebrations organised by Lav Kush Ramlila. pic.twitter.com/aowsfaWTix
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district, said police officials. Eleven people were killed and several feared dead as a tractor carrying idols of goddess Durga for immersion plunged into a lake in Madh
Inspector General of Police (Indore rural range) Anurag reported that the incident occurred in the Pandhana area. The devotees were on a tractor transporting more than a dozen Durga idols from different villages for immersion, he told PTI. Read The Full Story Here!
Amid continuous rain in Delhi NCR, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule to attend Dussehra celebrations in East Delhi has now been cancelled
#watch | HP | 'Ravan Dahan' being performed in the presence of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla. pic.twitter.com/nS1UEtL3rT
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Delhi: On #vijayadashami, President Droupadi Murmu says, "...Humankind thrives with the victory of good. When the demon of terrorism attacks humankind, it becomes essential to hunt it. Operation Sindoor by the Indian forces is a symbol of the victory of humanity over the… pic.twitter.com/vJ4eWUKJN3
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | J&K | 'Ravan Dahan' being performed in Jammu, on the occasion of #dussehra pic.twitter.com/My6i9RAOS4
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu watches the burning of effigies, as she attends the #vijayadashami festivities organised by Shri Dharmic Leela Committee. (Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/0tNQrsVxRm
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu attends the #vijayadashami festivities at the Ramlila organised by Shri Dharmic Leela Committee.(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/THqI8xfV0G
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Delhi | Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan attends a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti, in remembrance of Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary today. (Video Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/0n4ueDrcZG
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Jaipur | On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's recent statements in Colombia, BJP state president Madan Rathore says, "...No politician, especially the Leader of the Opposition in the Indian Parliament, should make any statement without adequate information. Whatever… pic.twitter.com/6gPq3A0Y2G
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Varanasi: UP Minister, Dr Dayashankar Mishra, Varanasi administration and police personnel pay tribute to Hindustani classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra at his residence. Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal says, "Banaras has lost a big gem today. We are all… pic.twitter.com/uJqP8IKFIW
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
#watch | Delhi: BJP leader Smriti Irani says, "Today, on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my best wishes to all citizens of the nation. May everyone's family prosper, may everyone enjoy good health, and may everyone's future be secure; this is my prayer to God on… https://t.co/AolE6fOmqp pic.twitter.com/MaP5dKcpOs
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
The burning of Ravana’s effigy, known as Ravan Dahan, takes place in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset. Across the country, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad are set ablaze, symbolising Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king of Lanka and the triumph of good over evil.
Women in Bihar's Patna smear each other with sindoor (vermillion) as they participate in Sindoor Khela celebrations on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.
#watch | Women in Bihar's Patna smear each other with sindoor (vermillion) as they participate in Sindoor Khela celebrations on the occassion of Vijayadashmi.Sindoor Khela marks the end of Durga Puja celebrations. pic.twitter.com/OUYOrjprV7
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Odisha’s Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik, offered prayers at Tampergarh in Sambalpur on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
#watch | Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Odisha’s Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik, offered prayers at Tampergarh in Sambalpur on the occasion of #vijayadashami pic.twitter.com/NBD4BM1WXX
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Delhi: Women participate in 'Sindoor Khela' and smear each other with vermillion on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Today marks the end of Durga Puja celebrations.
#watch | Delhi | Women participate in 'Sindoor Khela' and smear each other with vermillion on the occassion of Vijayadashami. Today marks the end of Durga Puja celebrations. pic.twitter.com/igUBm2AZmt
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
West Bengal: Women celebrate Vijayadashmi by participating in 'Sindoor Khela' at the Mudiali Club Kolkata.
#watch | West Bengal | Women celebrate Vijayadashmi by participating in 'Sindoor Khela' at the Mudiali Club Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/dxB1UcTSex
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: RSS swayamsewaks carry out a march past amid chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai as onlookers shower flower petals on them, as the organisation celebrates its centenary today on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.
#watch | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: RSS swayamsewaks carry out a march past amid chants of Bharat Mata ki Jai as onlookers shower flower petals on them, as the organisation celebrates its centenary today on the occassion of Vijayadashmi. pic.twitter.com/bVAvOwOeA1
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Happy Dussehra 2025: Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. This day marks the culmination of the Navratri festival, symbolized by the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Falling on October 2nd in 2025, open-air stages across towns and villages come alive with powerful performances showcasing Ramlila. Here are the top wishes, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages, status, images and captions to share with your loved ones on Vijayadashami.
Kachchh, Gujarat: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi perform Shastra Puja, on the occasion of Vijayadashmi, in Bhuj.
#watch | Kachchh, Gujarat | Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi perform Shastra Puja, on the occassion of Vijayadashmi, in Bhuj. pic.twitter.com/WaHsL4FWhj
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
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Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: Kullu Dussehra Festival begin with the arrival of the deities of the valley
#watch | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh: Kullu Dussehra Festival begin with the arrival of the deities of the valley pic.twitter.com/2B2cfKcOul
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Vidyarambham ceremony organised at Saraswathi Devi Temple in Poojapura on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Vidyarambham ceremony symbolises the start of formal education and is an integral part of the Navratri celebrations in Kerala. The ritual involves an elder guiding the child to trace their first letters on a tray filled with rice or sand, marking the beginning of their educational journey.
#watch | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Vidyarambham ceremony organised at Saraswathi Devi Temple in Poojapura on the occasion of Vijayadashami.Vidyarambham ceremony symbolises the start of formal education and integral part of the Navratri celebrations in Kerala. The ritual… pic.twitter.com/NxPJiXSv5f
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: 1055 Artillery Regiment of the Border Security Force (BSF) performs Shashtra Puja on the occasion of Vijayadashami. This is the same artillery battalion that taught the enemy a decisive lesson during Operation Sindoor in May.
#watch | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: 1055 Artillery Regiment of the Border Security Force (BSF), perform Shashtra Puja on the occasion of VijayadashamiThis is the same artillery battalion that taught the enemy a decisive lesson during Operation Sindoor in May. pic.twitter.com/gstHCvVe44
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025

Happy Dussehra 2025 Greetings
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, " Where there is righteousness, there is victory! Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Vijayadashami. Let us, on this sacred occasion, resolve to renounce all negativity and embrace truth, righteousness, and positivity in our lives. This will be the true following of the ideals of the epitome of propriety, Lord Shri Ram."
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, " Where there is righteousness, there is victory! Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the auspicious festival of Vijayadashami. Let us, on this sacred occasion, resolve to renounce all… pic.twitter.com/2kYVxhGBjV
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami. "On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens," the President said.
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
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Happy Dussehra 2025 Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami. "Vijayadashami is a symbol of the triumph of good and truth over evil and falsehood. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone finds inspiration to steadfastly progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. Heartfelt Vijayadashami greetings to all my dear ones across the country," PM Modi said.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2025
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