US, Israel, Australia envoys extend heartfelt wishes on Dussehra

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): On the occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, foreign envoys from the United States, Israel, and Australia extended their warmest wishes to the nation.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited pandals in West Bengal's Kolkata. Sharing pictures on X, he wrote, "Pandal hopping in Kolkata during Durga Puja is an experience like no other!"
"Every pandal and home puja tells a story and celebrates the unique spirit and heritage of the season. It's such an honor to be part of this beautiful blend of art, history, culture, and community," the post added.

Pandal hopping in Kolkata during Durga Puja is an experience like no other! Every pandal and home puja tells a story and celebrates the unique spirit and heritage of the season. It’s such an honor to be part of this beautiful blend of art, history, culture, and community.… pic.twitter.com/EKHjYH42Ie

— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) October 12, 2024

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar also expressed his wishes on the occasion and said, "I've come to learn that this auspicious day marks the triumph of good over evil--a message that transcends borders and unites us all. Together, we stand strong in the fight against evil."

मेरे सभी भारतीय मित्रों को #दशहरा और #विजयादशमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ!

I’ve come to learn that this auspicious day marks the triumph of good over evil—a message that transcends borders and unites us all. Together, we stand strong in the fight against evil.
🇮🇱🤝🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/XdE4LWlHiT

— 🇮🇱 Reuven Azar (@ReuvenAzar) October 12, 2024

Extending wishes, the French embassy said, "Embassy of France in India wishes you a very Happy #Dussehra! The French Embassy wishes you all a very Happy Dussehra!"

Embassy of France in India wishes you a very Happy #Dussehra!

फ्रांसीसी दूतावास की ओर से आप सभी को दशहरा के शुभ अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! pic.twitter.com/RirQf1NUpo

— French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinIndia) October 12, 2024

Philip Green, Australia's High Commissioner to India said, "Best wishes to all of you on Vijayadashami and Dussehra!"

आप सभी को विजयादशमी व दशहरा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! #HappyDussehra! #Dussehra #Dussehra2024 #दशहरा #विजया_दशमी pic.twitter.com/9W7L5Deiq9

— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) October 12, 2024

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong wished for happiness, peace, and success. "Wishing all of our Hindu friends a very Happy Dussehra! May this celebration of good over evil bring happiness, peace, and success to all," he wrote on X.

Wishing all of our Hindu friends a very Happy Dussehra! May this celebration of good over evil bring happiness, peace, and success to all. HC Wong pic.twitter.com/6XpkizP016

— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) October 12, 2024

Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar.
The festival typically falls in the Gregorian calendar months of September and October.
The festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated almost in every part of the country, and there are several tales associated with it, the most popular being the defeat of the Ravana by Lord Rama, one of the most revered god figures in India.
The festival also marks the preparations for Diwali, the important festival of lights, which is celebrated twenty days after Vijayadashami. (ANI)