Religious fervour, enthusiasm mark Dussehra celebrations across J&K

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 20 (STC): Dussehra, was today celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir with religious fervour, enthusiasm and traditional gaiety.
In Srinagar, Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus living in the Valley celebrated the festival with participation from hundreds of people, including tourists, who gathered at the Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium to witness the celebrations.
The festival was organised by the Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti. Giant effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad were set ablaze at the practice grounds of the stadium amid loud cheers from the gathering.
The celebrations reflected the community’s efforts to preserve its religious and cultural traditions in the Valley. The annual event also brought together people from different backgrounds to witness the festivities.
In Jammu, Dussehra was celebrated with traditional rituals, religious gatherings and cultural activities, with people participating in events marking the triumph of righteousness over evil.
Remarkably, Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and symbolises the triumph of truth over falsehood and good over evil. The festival marks the culmination of Navratri and is observed across the country through prayers, cultural programmes and the traditional burning of Ravana’s effigy.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended greetings to the people on the occasion, wishing them peace, happiness and prosperity while emphasising the importance of harmony and brotherhood.
(Straight Talk Communications I Inputs from KINS)