Dashera

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Dashaera    Importance The main importance and significance of thefestival of Dussehra is the rise of “good over evil”. There are many legends behind the celebration of Dussehra, all depicting that ultimately it’s the “good” that wins. • Among Hindus, Lord Rama is considered to have a culmination of all the best qualities that a human … Read more

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Dashera Pooja Vidhi Dusshera is celebrated on the 10th day of Shukla Paksh in the month of Ashwin. On this day, Shri Ram killed Ravan that is why it is called Vijaydashmi (victorious day). Traditionally the effigies of Ravan, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghnadh are filled with crackers and burnt. On this day citing of … Read more

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 Dashera What do people Do? Many people of the Hindu faith observe Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples throughout India. They also hold outdoor fairs (melas) and large parades with effigies of Ravana (a mythical king of ancient Sri Lanka). The effigies are burnt on … Read more

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Dashera Celebrations Dusshera or Dasara or Vijaya Dashmi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. As the time of its observance marks the close of the monsoon season, it is naturally a time for the recommencement of joyful festivals of all kinds. In many Indian states, Dusshera is the … Read more

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Dashera Legends Dussehra is also known as Vijaya Dasami, because of the victory of Ram over Ravana. On this day in Satya Yug, Ram (the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu), killed the great demon and king of Lanka, Ravana. Puranas also opined that in this day warrior Goddess Durga defeated and killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura.