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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VijayadashamiVijayadashami - Wikipedia

    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.

  3. isha.sadhguru.org › article › dussehra-vijayadashamiDussehra or Vijayadashami - Why Do We Celebrate It?

    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.

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › DussehraDussehra | Festival, Meaning, Puja, & Significance | Britannica

    6 days ago · 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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  6. www.hinduismfacts.org › hindu-festivals › dussehraDussehra – Celebrating The Victory of Good Over Evil

    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.

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  8. pujahome.com › blogs › articlesDussehra or Vijayadashami - Why Do We Celebrate It? - Pujahome

    Apr 23, 2024 · Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a revered Hindu festival that epitomizes the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated across various parts of India, it marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of Mahishasura.

  9. www.goodhousekeeping.com › holidays › a44925374How Is Dussehra Celebrated? The Difference Between Diwali and ...

    Aug 26, 2024 · The term ‘Dussehra’ means 10 (dus) defeats (hara). In slaying Ravana (and all 10 of his heads) Rama reminds Hindus to defeat their own objectionable qualities. The nine-day celebration ...

  10. indianexpress.com › article › lifestyleDussehra 2023: Vijaydashami History, Significance and Importance

    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.