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      • The festival of Dussehra is deeply rooted in the Hindu mythological tale of Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. This epic battle, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated during the nine nights of Navratri, leading up to Vijayadashami.
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      Dussehra or Vijayadashami - Why Do We Celebrate It?

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  4. 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. It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu lunisolar calendar.

  5. 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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  7. www.hinduismfacts.org › hindu-festivals › dussehraDussehra – Celebrating The Victory of Good Over Evil

    Why is Dussehra Celebrated? Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. There are at least three different stories in Hindu texts which mention that evil forces were defeated on this day by gods.

  8. pujahome.com › dussehra-why-do-we-celebrateDussehra or Vijayadashami - Why Do We Celebrate It?

    Apr 23, 2024 · This epic battle, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated during the nine nights of Navratri, leading up to Vijayadashami. The tenth day marks the culmination of Durga's battle, where she emerges victorious, reinforcing the importance of righteousness.

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

    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).

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  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.

  11. hinduismnet.com › navratri-dussehra-vijayadashamiNavaratri and Dussehra, Dassera, Vijayadashami

    Mother Durga symbolizes the power of purposeful action (Kriya Sakti). Lakshmi represents the will power (Itchaa Sakti) and Saraswati stands for the power of knowledge (Jnana Sakti). In the first three days, Goddess Durga is invoked in order to destroy all our impurities, vices and defects.