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  1. Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयादशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), more commonly known as Dussehra, [a] and also known as Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri.

  2. Sep 19, 2024 · Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, symbolising the victory of good over evil. This day celebrates Lord Rama's triumph over the demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.

  3. Sep 23, 2024 · 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 festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words dasha (“ten”) and hara (“defeat”).

  4. Nov 12, 2021 · Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or “the day of victory,” comes after the nine nights of Navratri. Sadhguru talks about the significance of the auspicious tenth day and how this occasion can bring success and victory into our life.

  5. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashahara, and Dashain is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated every year on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month per the Hindu calendar. The day falls in either September or October of the Gregorian calendar.

  6. Oct 23, 2023 · Vijaydashami History and Significance: Dussehra, also known as ‘Vijayadashami,’ holds a special place in the hearts of Indians as one of the most significant festivals. It signifies the conclusion of the nine-day extravaganza of Navratri and the four or five-day celebration of Durga Puja.

  7. Spiritual Significance of Vijaya Dasami 2024. It marks the day on which Lord Rama achieved victory over Ravana, the ten headed demon king of Lanka. This day is also symbolic of the end of Mahishasur, the king of demons whon was killed by Goddess Durga on this day.