Speaking to ANI, Sawant said "I extend my heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the holy occasion of Dusshera. Dushera Utsav is celebrated with great pomp and show here in Goa. 'Shashtra Pujan' is also held in every household where the people worship their 'Shastra'.
In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira."
Around 150-year-old temple of the erstwhile Scindia royal family is situated at Gorkhi Devghar and the family worshipped here following the tradition on the day of Vijayadashami every year.
"I extend my greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. This festival connects us to our sanatan culture for years. Today, the entire society and country celebrate this festival by performing shastra puja," CM Yadav said.
Singh said this after performing 'Shastra Puja' at Sukna Cantonment in Darjeeling on the occassion of Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra and celebrated the festival with Army soldiers.
On the occasion of Vijay Dashmi, the king of Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, performs 'Banni Puja' at the premises of Mysore Palace, on the occasion of 'Vijaya Dasami'.
Being the most significant and anticipated festival in the state, crowds from across the region, showcase the vibrant cultural and religious fervour of Tripura.