The festival of Vijaya Dashmi is being celebrated across the country today. The festival marks the victory of good over evil. President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted people on the occasion. In his message, President Pranab Mukherjee appealed to the people to resolve, to follow the path of moral and ethical rectitude which has guided for centuries. He expressed the hope that the celebrations will bind the communities and regions of India in a true sense of brotherhood and motivate them to make renewed efforts for the unity and progress of the country.<br/><br/>Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari said, the festival fills the people with the spirit of brotherhood and amity. He expressed the hope that the festival will bring peace, harmony and prosperity in the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet greeted the country on Vijaya dashami. <br/><br/>In Delhi, Police have made elaborate security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident on the occasion. Over in Karnataka, the Navaratri festivities culminate with grand Jamboo savari procession in Mysuru today. The famous 4 km procession also known as Vijayadashmi procession will be flagged off by Chief Minister Siddaramiah after performing puja to the Nandi dhwaja in front of the Mysore palace. The main attraction of the procession is herd of 12 caparisoned elephants led by 56-year old elephant Arjuna.<br/><br/>Dussehra and Vijaya Dashami has also been celebrated across Assam today. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal has participated at Dusshera program in Nehru stadium at Guwahati. He appealed all sections of people to work together for the development of the society.<br/><br/>Braving mild shower at several places, people from all walks of life have taken part in Dussehra celebration across the state.On the other , the immersion of Durga idols have also been held today.People took out procession before giving tearful adieu to Goddess Durga after five days of celebration. <br/><br/>In Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of Vijayadasami, many schools started admissions for LKG and first standard today as it is considered an auspicious day. AIR correspondent reports that While in Madhya Pradesh, elaborate security arrangements have been made across the state on the occasion of Dussehra.