RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan, who has been invited as the chief guest, were also present on the occasion.  

On the occasion, while speaking to ANI, Shankar Mahadevan extended Vijayadashami greetings to everyone and said that he was privileged to be welcomed as a chief guest at the RSS Vijayadashami Utsav.  

"I want to extend my greetings to everyone on the occasion of Vijayadashami. I am very honoured and privileged that I have been welcomed as a chief guest at this function. I want to thank the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat and the entire Swayamsevak Sangh family...I am very excited to attend this program..." he said.  

The Vijayadashmi Utsav will also be addressed by the RSS chief. -- ANI