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Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयादशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), more commonly known as Dussehra, and also known as Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri.
Dussehra, in Hinduism, holiday marking the triumph of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita. The holiday thus symbolized the victory of good over evil. It culminates the nine-day Navratri festival and coincides with the tenth day of Durga Puja.
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Mysore Dasara is a state festival in the state of Karnataka in India. It is a 10-day festival, starting with nine nights called Navaratri and the last day being Vijayadashami. The festival is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvina, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October.
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Dussehra or Vijayadashami is on October 24. The Vijaya Muhurat begins at 1:58 pm and ends at 2:43 pm, says Drik Panchang. The afternoon Puja time is from 1:13 pm to 3:28 pm. While the Dashami...
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, and Dashain, is a major Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month and commemorates the defeat of Ravana, Mahishasura, and Kauravas by Lord Rama, Goddess Durga, and Pandavas.
Welcome to Mysore Dasara, a Royal Festival Celebrating victory of Truth over Evil. Dasara is a 10-day festival in the region culminating on Vijayadashami or tenth day. The day marks the successful conclusion of the preceding nine days.
Apr 2, 2021 · Celebrated for ten days, Dussehra or Dussehra is one important festival of India. Dances, food, fun, worship, fasting, rangolis, and crackers – Dasara is an amalgamation of all these festive attributes. Every state in India has its mark in Dasara celebrations.
