In his message, Zeliang said "Durga Puja and Dussehra are one of the major Hindu festivals of our country and are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm throughout the country".
In Nagaland, Zeliang said Durga Puja is celebrated with great joy and festivity.
The festival of Durga Puja and Dussehra convey the message of goodwill and humanity and the conquest of good over evil, he said.