CHANDIGARH, OCTOBER 11: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria extended the heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh.

The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, marks the victory of good over evil. The eastern and southern states celebrate Dussehra as the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil demon Mahishasura while northern and western states celebrate this festival as Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.

This festival teaches us to get rid of ego and negativity which symbolize ‘evil’, and embrace the feelings of oneness and love for all which symbolize ‘good’. The values of Lord Rama inspire us to walk on the path of Dharma despite the harshest tests and adversities of life.

Punjab Governor in his message said, May this year's Dussehra inspire us to remain steadfast in the pursuit of principles like Lord Rama. Let us collectively confront all adversities and march forward towards the goal of all-round development and well-being of our State and its people.

"May compassion, love and brotherhood prevail over all the forces of obscurantism and evil that seek to divide us"