Dusshera 2022: The cricket fraternity on the occasion of Dussehra extended wishes to their followers. On Wednesday, numerous sports personnel including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, and Yuvraj Singh took to social media to wish their fans a Happy Dusshera as the entire country got into the festive spirit. One of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, Dussehra, is observed annually after the conclusion of Navratri. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about Team India
Dusshera 2022: From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, cricket fraternity extend wishes on Dussehra
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Also known as Dasara or Dashain, and Vijyadashmi, the festival this year is being celebrated today with much enthusiasm and fervour.
The festival of Dusshera is observed throughout Nepal as well as all of India. Vijayadashmi, which commemorates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo monster Mahishasura to restore and defend Dharma, marks the end of Durga Puja in several southern, eastern, north eastern, and southern Indian states. The idols of Durga, Saraswati, Laxmi, Ganesh, and Kartik are taken in a procession on this day and submerged in a body of water.
India’s northern, central, and western states observe Dussehra on this day to commemorate God Rama’s victory over Ravana.
Star India batter and former India captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter to wish Dusshera to his followers. “May the light always prevail. Happy Dussehra to you and your loved ones,” Kohli wrote.
While legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also took to his account to celebrate the victory of good over evil. He wrote: “Let’s come together to celebrate the victory of good over evil on the auspicious festival of Dussehra. May this day bring us happiness, good health & prosperity.”
Wishing everyone around the world a very #HappyDussehra. Jai Shree Ram! pic.twitter.com/XsDGXReKu8
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 5, 2022
Dinesh Karthik also tweeted.
Wishing everyone a very happy Dussehra.
May this festival be full of happiness, prosperity and positivity.#Dussehra— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 5, 2022
आप सभी को दशहरा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ #HappyDasara
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 5, 2022
Dusshera 2022: From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, cricket fraternity extend wishes on Dussehra
अच्छाई की जीत, अहंकार की हार
मुबारक हो सबको, दशहरा का त्यौहार!Wishing everyone a very happy Dussehra and Vijay Dashami 🙏🏻#Dussehra2022 #Vijayadashami2022
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 5, 2022
India captain for the three-match ODI series vs South Africa, Shikhar Dhawan also wished all on Dussehra.
May the celebrations of Vijaya Dashami be full of high spirits and vibrant colours for you and your loved ones. Warm wishes on #Dussehra 🤗
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 5, 2022
World number 2 T20 batter SuryaKumar Yadav also sent out the warm wishes on Dussehra
Wishing everyone a very happy Dussehra! May god fill your life with love, success and happiness 💫
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) October 5, 2022
While women’s cricket legend Mithali Raj also took to social media to wish her followers on this auspicious festival.
May Lord Rama and Maa Durga bless us all with the strength and courage to follow the path of righteousness and virtue. My heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.#HappyDussehra pic.twitter.com/nkYRuxjmlP
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) October 5, 2022
Mohammad Shami also wished his fans on Dusshera. The ace Indian pacer put an Instagram story.
Dusshera is an annual festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by Hindus across the world. This festival falls on the tenth day of the Navratras, which falls on the tenth day of the Ashwin or Kartik months as per the Hindu calendar.
