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UP Governor Anandiben Patel Extends Warm Greetings On Vijayadashami
- •Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel greeted citizens on Vijayadashami, wishing them happiness, prosperity, and good health.
- •She stated that the festival symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and good over evil, inspiring people to follow righteousness.
- •Patel performed rituals and attended the Goddess Durga aarti at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow on the eighth day of Sharadiya Navratri.
- •A garba festival at Jan Bhavan saw enthusiastic participation, with thousands of devotees joining the nine-day celebrations.
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Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel extended greetings for Vijayadashami, wishing people happiness, prosperity, good health, and a fulfilling life. She noted that the festival symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and righteousness over unrighteousness, inspiring individuals to follow a path of truth, justice, morality, and good conduct.
Governor Anandiben Patel performed rituals and attended the aarti of Goddess Durga late on October 18, praying for the state's peace, prosperity, and public welfare. A garba festival was also organized on the premises featuring traditional attire, music, and dances, drawing a cumulative attendance of 7,037 devotees over the nine-day event.
Vijayadashami, also referred to as Dussehra, is celebrated to commemorate Lord Ram's victory over Ravan. It fundamentally symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
