VIJAYADASHAMI
RSS' 3-day coordination meet begins today
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is holding a three-day coordination meeting in Palakkad, Kerala. The event includes discussions on national issues and planning societal changes. BJP leaders like JP Nadda and BL Santhosh will attend, making it a significant gathering amid reports of tension between RSS and BJP.
Dussehra 2023: From Anand Mahindra to Alia Bhatt, celebs & bosses gather on social media to bid farewell to Ma Durga
Dussehra marks the end of the nine-day Navratri festival. It also signifies the triumph of good and righteousness over evil.
"In India, weapons are worshiped not to dominate any land, but to protect its own": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on Vijayadashami, stated that in India, weapons are worshipped to protect the land, not to dominate it. He emphasized that the Shakti Puja is not only for India's welfare but for the entire world. PM Modi also highlighted the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and mentioned that the country is celebrating Dussehra after the victory of the Moon mission.
Garnering votes by inflaming emotions affects society: RSS
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has cautioned against garnering votes through the manipulation of emotions, as it hampers societal unity. Speaking at his traditional Vijayadashami address, Bhagwat urged voters to prioritize the country's unity, integrity, identity, and development in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He also criticized external forces, cultural Marxists, and woke elements for instigating conflicts in Manipur and polluting India's education and culture.
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Rajnath Singh celebrates Vijayadashami with troops in Arunachal's Bum La
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the India-China border at Arunachal's Bum La and extended his wishes to the troops on Vijayadashami. He commended the soldiers for securing the borders in sub-minus temperatures at an altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level. Singh emphasized the need to strengthen the country's security apparatus and highlighted the efforts being made by the government to enhance indigenous production of defense equipment. He also visited the 4 Corps Headquarters at Tezpur in Assam and reviewed the operational readiness of the troops.
Dussehra 2023: When is Vijayadashami, puja timings and how to celebrate
Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is a festival celebrated with great fervor across India. This year, it will be celebrated on October 24, 2023. Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil and is observed on the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina. The festival is celebrated in various ways across the country, including Ramleela performances, Dussehra fairs, and cultural programs.
RSS doesn’t believe in minority-majority binary, all are equal citizens: Sunil Ambekar
The Sangh works for samta and samrasta (equality and harmony) and for this we are continually active. People from all sections of society are becoming swayamsevaks and these swayamsevaks are reaching out to all sections of the society. The first thing is to give them equal opportunity — for this we are working on various projects. Many programmes are being run to promote intermingling of people so that they get to know each other.
No need to be apologetic about Hindu Rashtra, will only bind us together: Mohan Bhagwat
He was delivering his annual Vijayadashami speech outlining the RSS' vision for the coming year, and comes close on the heels of his meeting with intellectuals from the Muslim community. Bhagwat said such inter-faith meetings have been part of the Sangh tradition and the intent is to ensure, "we have to remain one. We all have to be Bharat. Samaj and rashtriyata should be our only interests."
Allahabad University protesting fee hike burn effigies of PM Modi, Education Minister Pradhan
Allahabad University students demonstrating against the fee hike burnt effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on the occasion of Dussehra on Wednesday. The group of students are protesting the fee hike at the varsity, allegedly by almost 400 times for undergraduate courses.
Ina first in the RSS, mountaineer Santosh Yadav is chief guest at RSS Vijayadashami event
It's the first time ever in the 97-year history of the RSS that a woman was called as a chief guest at the Vijayadashami festival. Santosh Yadav, 54, has created a world record by being the first woman in the name to climb Mount Everest twice.
Happy Dussehra 2022: Vijayadashami quotes, Whatsapp messages, wishes & Puja Muhurat; PM Modi greets people on Dussehra
The day implies the victory of good over evil and people exchange Dussehra wishes to mark the occasion. On this day, Lord Ram triumphed over Ravana and each year Vijayadashami is celebrated to mark the occasion. On the completion of Ramlila, people also burn huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran.
On Vidyarambham, Shashi Tharoor makes little kids write their first letters
Learned people in the neighbourhood are in demand for the Vidyarambham ritual, and so Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor is sought after by many parents in his constituency.
Dussehra 2022: Get to know date, time & significance of Vijayadashami
This year, Dussehra or Vijayadashmi will take place on October 5, 2022.
Dussehra 2022: Puja timings, date, significance and best places to celebrate in India
Dussehra marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the ten-headed demon Ravana, who abducted Rama's wife Sita. Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu calendar month Ashvina. Dussehra also coincides with the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival and with the tenth day of the Durga Puja festival.
Mountaineer Santosh Yadav to be first woman chief guest at RSS event on Dussehra
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has invited celebrated mountaineer Santosh Yadav as the chief guest at its annual Vijayadashami utsav in Nagpur. This is the first time that the RSS in its 97 years of existence has invited a woman chief guest to the occasion. The RSS was founded on the Vijayadashami day in 1925, and on this day every year, the RSS chief delivers a public address, in front of lakhs of swayamsevaks, outlining the vision for the RSS for the year.
Guidelines issued regarding Navratri, Dussehra and Chehallum in Uttar Pradesh
On the occasion of these festivals, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked for strict compliance with the instructions given by the state government for the prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hindutva is essence of India's self-hood: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
The RSS chief said the term Hindutva has been "distorted" by appending a ritualistic connotation to it. The Sangh does not use it to refer to this misconception.
On Vijayadashami, Bhagwat says need to stay prepared to counter "constant" Chinese threat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India needs to grow bigger than China in terms of shakti and vypati (power and scope), adding the world knows that country's expansionist designs.
No place for arrogance, breaking of promises in a ruler's life: Sonia Gandhi's Dussehra message
Vijaya Dashami's biggest message is that people are paramount in governance and there is no place for arrogance, falsehood and breaking of promises in a ruler's life, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on Sunday while greeting people on Dussehra.
Maharashtra's Rs 10k cr package for farmers not enough: Pankaja Munde
Speaking on the deadlock between workers and sugar factories amid the cane crushing season, Pankaja Munde said NCP chief Sharad Pawar must find a way out.
Truth ultimately triumphs: Rahul Gandhi greets people on Dussehra
"Truth ultimately triumphs. Good wishes to all on Vijaya Dashami," he said in a tweet in Hindi with the hashtag "HappyDussehra".
PM Modi greets people on Vijaya Dashami
May this grand festival marking the victory of truth over untruth and of goodness over evil may bring new inspiration into everyone's life," he said in a tweet.
Rs 50,000 fine for immersing idols in Ganga, its tributaries
A directive dated September 16, issued by Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General of National Mission for Clean Ganga, said no idol immersion should be allowed in Ganga river and its tributaries.
Train runs over three gangmen in Uttar Pradesh
Senior officials have rushed to the spot and a probe has been ordered, northern railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar said.
Navjot Singh Sidhu targets Railways, asks why loco-pilot was given clean chit in one day
"What sort of commission did you set up that you gave a clean chit to him (loco-pilot) in one day. Either the driver was permanent or he was engaged for one day. Why do not you say?" said Sidhu.
Amritsar train accident: ADGP Railways to conduct probe to fix responsibility
There has been negligence on someone's part and this probe has been ordered to fix accountability, the DGP told media persons on the sidelines of the 59th Police Commemoration Day parade.
Navjot Singh Sidhu refuses to react to SAD's demand of his ouster
SAD had made the demands as Sidhu's wife had allegedly presided over an "unauthorised" Dussehra event on Friday close to a railway track
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