The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Dussehra.

In a message, the Prime Minister said the celebration of Vijayadashami in different parts of the country is a symbol of India's tradition of communal togetherness and unity in diversity. The festivities remind us of the eternal message of victory of good over evil and mark the hope of a bright future.

May this Durga Puja and Dussehra bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all, the Prime Minister added.