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      • This year Dashmi will fall on October 25, it is believed that it was on this day that Goddess Durga slayed the demon king Mahishasura, and another belief is that it is on this day that Lord Rama defeated King Ravana, both victories of good over evil. Hence the name Vijay Dashmi which means the day of victory.
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  2. 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. Oct 23, 2023 · There are several reasons why Dussehra is called Vijayadashmi: It commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. In the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama and his allies battle Ravana,...

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

  6. Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated in different ways in many parts of the country. In some places, the festival signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon named Mahishasura. This occasion also celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

  7. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a widely celebrated festival in India. It falls on the tenth day of Navaratri, a nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Dussehra signifies the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as depicted in the epic Ramayana.

  8. 6 days ago · Symbolizing the victory of good over evil, Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Ashvina (September–October), the seventh month of the Hindu calendar, with the appearance of the full moon, an event called the “bright fortnight” (shukla paksha).