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Vijayadashami 2026: Bhajanlal Sharma greets Rajasthan after Kanya Pujan at Raj Rajeshwari temple

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Vijayadashami 2026 falls today, 20 October, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has greeted the people of the state, calling on them to give up evils and strengthen harmony, the state’s DIPR said. On Monday he and his wife offered prayers to Goddess Jagdamba at the Maa Raj Rajeshwari temple at the Chief Minister’s residence in Jaipur and performed Kanya Pujan.

Vijayadashami 2026: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma with young girls after Kanya Pujan in Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma with young girls after Kanya Pujan in Jaipur Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

What the chief minister said on Vijayadashami 2026

In his message, Sharma said the life of Lord Ram inspires everyone to follow the ideals of maryada (propriety), sacrifice, devotion to duty and public welfare. On Vijayadashami, he said, Lord Ram killed Ravana and destroyed evil and ego, and the day stands for the victory of dharma and justice over adharma and injustice. He urged people to pledge to strengthen harmony and unity in society, and to help build a developed and prosperous Rajasthan where every person has an equal chance to progress. The festival, widely known as Dussehra, falls on the tenth day, after the nine nights of Navratri.

Key Facts

  • Festival: Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Tuesday 20 October 2026
  • CM’s message: give up evils, strengthen harmony and unity
  • Kanya Pujan: Maa Raj Rajeshwari temple, CM residence, Jaipur, 19 Oct
  • Governor Haribhau Bagde also sent greetings
  • President Droupadi Murmu greeted the nation on the eve (PIB)

Kanya Pujan at the Raj Rajeshwari temple

At the temple inside the Chief Minister’s residence, Sharma and his wife performed rituals and prayed for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Rajasthan, DIPR said. After the rituals, he performed Kanya Pujan, worshipping young girls seen as forms of Goddess Durga, and sought their blessings for the welfare of the state. Kanya Pujan is traditionally performed on Ashtami or Navami at the end of Navratri. The DIPR photos show the chief minister with the girls at the temple.

Kanya Pujan rituals at the Maa Raj Rajeshwari temple at the Chief Minister's residence
Kanya Pujan rituals at the Maa Raj Rajeshwari temple at the Chief Minister's residence Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

Governor Haribhau Bagde and President Murmu send greetings

Governor Haribhau Bagde also greeted the state on Vijayadashami. He said the festival marks the victory of justice over injustice, truth over falsehood and good over evil, and inspires people to give up the evils within them. He said a “Rammay Bharat” means a nation tied to everyone’s happiness, and that the name Ram itself means beautiful and pleasing. He called on people to follow the ideals of Lord Ram and keep harmony and brotherhood in society. At the national level, President Droupadi Murmu sent greetings on the eve of Vijayadashami on Monday evening, PIB said. In her message, she said the festival symbolises the victory of Bhagwan Shri Ram over Ravana and celebrates the triumph of dharma and justice over adharma and injustice. Indian culture is rooted in the ideals of morality and duty, she said, urging citizens to uphold the noble ideals of their cultural traditions and help build an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat.

Why It Matters: Vijayadashami is one of the biggest festivals in Rajasthan, marked by Ravan Dahan events in many towns. Official messages set the tone for the day, and the date is confirmed by the state and the President's Secretariat.

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Source: DIPR Rajasthan: CM greetings (English) · DIPR Rajasthan: Kanya Pujan (English) · DIPR Rajasthan: Governor's greetings · PIB: President's greetings on the eve of Vijayadashami

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