Respectful Dussehra Wishes for Teams: Inclusive Messages for the Workplace

Dussehra, or Vijaya Dashami, is celebrated throughout India and in South Asia as a holiday to honor the triumph of good over evil and the spirit of a new beginning. As a modern workplace, it is a considerate opportunity for you to show consideration of your colleagues’ culture, express gratitude to people, and wish for hope for the next quarter.

Here is a list of respectful team greetings/message ideas for Dussehra, which you can copy & paste and modify as needed for format applications such as Slack, email, or Group Card. All of the messages written below are in a respectful, non-assuming, and HR-safe way, ideal for working with multicultural teams and coworkers around the world.

Quick etiquette (so your wishes land well)

• Be inclusive by default. Use neutral, welcoming language: “Wishing you a joyful Dussehra” rather than assuming everyone observes.
• Keep it short and specific. One or two lines that connect to teamwork or renewal feel authentic.
• Avoid stereotypes & directives. Celebrate the values (goodness, learning, fresh starts) rather than prescribing religious observances.
• Be time-zone aware. If you have global teams, schedule your message so it lands during local working hours.
• Offer flexibility. If your company supports flexible schedules around festivals, mention it kindly.
• Use the right channel. For company-wide greetings, a group card or all-hands note works nicely; for peers, a quick Slack line is perfect.

How to send (fast)

• Pick a template from Office or Thank You and click Create.
• Title your card (e.g., “Warm Dussehra Wishes from the [Team Name] Crew”).
• Paste 1–2 wishes from below.
• Invite co-signers via link and schedule delivery.
• Add a gratitude note for the team’s Q3/Q4 push.
• Cross-link to Group Cards if others want to start their own.

Short, neutral wishes (great for Slack or card headers)

• Wishing you a peaceful, purpose-filled Dussehra and fresh beginnings.
• May the spirit of Dussehra bring clarity, courage, and kindness to our work.
• Warm Dussehra wishes—here’s to good choices and good teamwork.
• Celebrating the values of Dussehra with gratitude for this team.
• May we all carry forward what’s good—today and this quarter.
• Dussehra blessings to those who observe—and warm wishes to all.
• Here’s to learning, resilience, and new starts—Happy Dussehra.
• May your day be bright with hope and community.
• Honoring Dussehra’s message of goodness—together we grow.
• Wishing you well-being, wisdom, and meaningful work.

From leadership/HR to all employees

• On Dussehra, we celebrate integrity, courage, and community—thank you for living these values.
• Warm Dussehra wishes to everyone who observes. May this season bring renewal for all of us.
• Today we reflect on what’s good and recommit to doing it together. Happy Dussehra.
• Your dedication is the heart of this company. Wishing you a joyful Dussehra.
• May the spirit of Dussehra inspire fairness, empathy, and bold ideas across our teams.
• To our global colleagues: thank you for the care you bring daily. Warm Dussehra greetings.
• We’re grateful for every small act of goodness that lifts our culture. Happy Dussehra.
• May this season open space for growth, rest, and meaningful connections.
• Thank you for showing up with kindness—wishing you a peaceful Dussehra.
• As we celebrate, we recommit to a workplace where everyone belongs.

Manager → team (supportive, appreciation-first)

• Thank you for the grit and grace you’ve shown this sprint. Warm Dussehra wishes to all.
• May Dussehra’s message of renewal bring ease to your week—appreciate every one of you.
• Your efforts make a real difference. Wishing you a bright, balanced Dussehra.
• Here’s to good choices, kind feedback, and shared wins. Happy Dussehra, team.
• Proud of what we’ve built—may the season bring clarity and calm.
• Wishing you quality time with loved ones and a refreshed start.
• Thank you for leading with integrity—warm Dussehra greetings.
• May this season bring courage to try new ideas and the patience to refine them.

Peer-to-peer (friendly, professional)

• Happy Dussehra! Grateful for your help on [project]—you make work better.
• Warm Dussehra wishes—appreciate your steady support each week.
• You bring the best energy to our calls—have a bright Dussehra!
• Thanks for the thoughtful reviews lately. Wishing you peace and renewal.
• Your calm in crunch time inspires me—Happy Dussehra.
• May this season bring you rest, clarity, and a little extra joy.
• Appreciate your partnership—warm Dussehra greetings!
• Wishing you a day filled with kindness and small wins.

For multicultural/global teams (explicitly inclusive)

• Warm Dussehra wishes to those who celebrate—and appreciation to everyone for building a culture of respect.
• Across time zones and traditions, may we carry forward the good we create together.
• However you mark this season, we’re glad you’re part of this community.
• Celebrating the values of Dussehra—courage, fairness, and hope—for our whole team.
• Wishing you peace today and purpose in the days ahead.
• Thank you for making our workplace welcoming to every background.

Thank-you flavored wishes (tie-in to Thank You category)

• On Dussehra, grateful for your mentorship and the doors you open.
• Your quiet kindness lifts our team—warm Dussehra wishes.
• Thanks for jumping in when it matters. Wishing you a bright Dussehra.
• Your feedback makes our work better—appreciate you today and always.
• Grateful for your reliability and care—Happy Dussehra.
• Thank you for modeling integrity—wishing you peace and renewal.
• Your collaboration is a gift. Warm Dussehra greetings!
• We notice the extra miles you walk—sending appreciation this Dussehra.

For clients, customers, and partners

• Warm Dussehra wishes from our team to yours—grateful for the trust and partnership.
• May the season bring clarity, fairness, and continued success together.
• Wishing you a peaceful Dussehra and a purposeful quarter ahead.
• Honoring the values of Dussehra—integrity and renewal—as we collaborate.
• To those who observe, Happy Dussehra; to all, our thanks for your partnership.
• May this season inspire good decisions and great outcomes for our teams.

Remote & hybrid teams

57. Sending Dussehra warmth across screens—thank you for staying connected and kind.
58. However you celebrate, we hope today brings rest and renewal.
59. Wishing our distributed crew a calm day and a refreshed start.
60. Grateful for the ways you support one another from afar—Happy Dussehra.

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Optional add-ons your team might love

• Tiny perk: a 15-minute coffee break or virtual chai chat.
• Micro-gratitude wall: invite teammates to post one “good thing” from this quarter.
• Donation option: match small employee donations to a cause focused on education or equity (values aligned with the day).
• Group Card: one card, many signatures—link it from Slack so everyone can add a line in minutes.

Looking for a template? Browse Office and Thank You designs, or start a Group Card so the whole team can sign and schedule delivery.

Conclusion

Dussehra is a natural moment to celebrate the values that make teams thrive—integrity, courage, fairness, and fresh starts. When you keep your wishes short, inclusive, and appreciation-forward, they land well across cultures and time zones. If you’d like to turn a simple greeting into a shared moment, start a Group Card, invite colleagues to co-sign, and add a line of thanks or a quick perk. Browse office designs for a professional look or thank you templates if you’re pairing your greeting with recognition. Schedule delivery for Vijayadashami, and let your message set a warm, respectful tone for the weeks ahead.