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New Delhi: The festival of Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is being celebrated with great joy across the country today. Beyond India, this festival is celebrated with equal enthusiasm in many other countries. Following India, Dussehra in many other countries begins with Ramlila, and on the final day, Vijayadashami is celebrated with the burning of Ravana's effigy. Let us now tell you which other countries, besides India, celebrate this festival with such pomp and show, symbolizing the triumph of truth over falsehood and good over evil. Nepal: Dussehra, known as "Dashaai," is a major Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal. It is celebrated with great pomp and show in various parts of Nepal, especially in the Kathmandu Valley. Goddess Durga is worshipped during this time, and it is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. Bangladesh: Dussehra is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in Bangladesh. The Hindu community here celebrates Dussehra in a similar way to India. Dussehra is celebrated here as "Durga Puja," symbolizing the worship of Goddess Durga and the victory of good over evil. Sri Lanka: Dussehra is also celebrated in Sri Lanka by some Hindu communities, especially the Tamil community. Here, worship of Goddess Durga and burning of Ravana are performed. Myanmar: Dussehra is also celebrated in Myanmar, especially by the Hindu community. This festival is celebrated in Hindu temples there as worship of Goddess Durga. Thailand: In Thailand, Dussehra is celebrated as "Vijayadashami." It is also organized by the Hindu community. Ravana burning and various cultural events are also organized here. Malaysia: Dussehra is also celebrated in Malaysia. Among the Hindu community, it is celebrated as "Dussehra," and especially before Diwali, pujas and Ravana burning are held. Singapore: Dussehra is also celebrated by the Hindu community in Singapore. Pujas and burning of Ravana are performed in Hindu temples there. Fiji: The festival of Dussehra is celebrated by the Hindu community in Fiji. It is celebrated as "Durga Puja" here, and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Nepal President extends Vijayadashami greetings Nepal President Ramchandra Poudel on Thursday wished the country stability and prosperity on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Vijayadashami is the 10th day of the Bada Dashain festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Himalayan nation. Sources in the President's Office said that as per tradition, President Poudel was administered the tilak (inoculation) by priests Arjun Adhihari and Devraj Aryal at the auspicious time of 11:53 am on the occasion of Vijayadashami. However, in view of the recent political turmoil in the country, Poudel and Prime Minister Sushila Karki did not administer the tilak to citizens on the occasion of Bada Dashain this year. How Dussehra is Celebrated in Nepal Archana Khadka, Information Officer at the President's Office, stated that given the current situation in the country, no tika ceremony will be held by the President. In the past, the President traditionally administered tika to the general public on this occasion. In his message, Poudel said, "On Vijayadashami, the day of Vijayadashami, which symbolizes the victory of truth, righteousness, and justice, we receive blessings, tika, and jamara from respected elders. I pray to Goddess Durga for harmony, goodwill, and well-being throughout the country." In Nepal, receiving a vermillion tika from elders is considered a symbol of blessings, prosperity, and the victory of good over evil. Tika is prepared from offerings made during the nine-day puja held after Ghatasthapana. Nepal's PM Karki also did not participate in the tika ceremony this time. This is the first major festival being celebrated in Nepal since the recent violent Gen Z protests, which led to a change of government in the country. At least 19 protesters were killed in police firing on September 8. The Gen Z protests forced K.P. Sharma Oli to step down. Gen Z refers to the generation born between 1997 and 2012. As violence continued, the total death toll during the two-day protests against the Oli government over corruption and the social media ban reached 75. Karki was sworn in as the Prime Minister of the interim government on September 12. The Prime Minister's Office said Karki announced that she would not participate in the traditional ritual of receiving the vaccine and the Jamara. The statement said the decision was taken out of respect for the victims of the recent Gen Z protests.