The festival of good over evil, Dussehra is being celebrated across the country today.

West Bengal celebrates Maha Navami Day today, the third day of the four-day long Durga Puja festival. People from all walks of life are visiting Durga pandals to see idols following improvement of weather.

In Uttar Pradesh, the festive spirit is all-prevailing on the ocasion of Vijay Dashmi. As per centuries old tradition burning of effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran will be taking place in late evening at various places. A Report:

The President, the Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the nation on the occasion of the festival.