Dussehra also known as Vijayadashmi is celebrated with large scale festivities across the country. The Hindu festival commemorates the day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after killing demon king Ravana. The observance symbolises the victory of good over evil. Dusshera is observed on the tenth day in the month of Ashwin or Kartik as per the Hindu calendar. According to the Gregorian calendar, Vijayadashami 2019 falls on October 8. On this day, people visit each other and exchange Dussehra greetings. They wish each other saying 'Happy Dusshera' and exchange pleasantries. As we celebrate Dussehra 2019, we have compiled a list of WhatsApp Stickers, Ram and Ravan quotes, Facebook greetings, Durga GIF Images, SMS and messages you can send each other to wish on the festival. Happy Dussehra 2019 Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, Ravan Dahan GIF Images, Dasara Greetings, SMS, Quotes and Message For Vijayadashami.

The word Dussehra is derived from two Sanskrit words, 'dasha' that represents the ten heads of Ravana, and 'hara', which means 'defeat'. In the east and northeastern part of India, Vijay Dashmi is observed which commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga. People offer prayers to Maa Durga, visit friends and family and indulge in special preparations of the day. Meanwhile, here is Dussehra 2019 wishes and greetings you can send your near and dear ones.

Dusshera 2019 Wishes (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Dussehra WhatsApp Message Reads: A time for celebration, a time for victory of good over bad, a time when the world sees the example of the power of good. Let us continue the same "true" spirit. Happy Dusshera 2019!

Dussehra Greetings (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Dussehra Facebook Greeting Reads: May all the tensions in your life burn along with the effigy of Ravna. May you be successful and happy ever! Happy Dussehra 2019!

Dussehra GIF

Happy Dussehra 2019 Message (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Dussehra WhatsApp Message Reads: On this auspicious occasion, I wish the colour, bliss and beauty of this festival. Be with you throughout the year!

Happy Dussehra 2019!

Dussehra Wishes (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Dussehra Facebook Greeting Reads: An auspicious day to start with any good work. It was today that good won the evil, start a new era of wellbeing! Happy Dussehra 2019!

Dasara GIF Image

Dasara Messages (Photo Credits: File Photo)

Dussehra WhatsApp Message Reads: May this Dasara, light up for you, the hopes of happy times, and dreams for a year full of smiles! Wish you Happy Dusshera 2019!

How to Download Dussehra WhatsApp Stickers?

WhatsApp being one of the most used messaging platforms, people use it for wishing each other on festivals and other important days. WhatsApp also comes loaded with a lot of features which can be used to send festival wishes. You can download Dussehra WhatsApp Stickers for free from Play Store.

Navratri 2019 began on September 29 and ended on October 7. It also marks Vijay Dashmi when the idols of Goddess Durga is immersed in water after Durga Pujo celebrations. It is believed that Goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasura during Navratri by transforming into nine different forms on nine days of the festival. We wish everyone celebrating Happy Dusshera!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 08, 2019 08:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).