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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.
Dussehra is the day that follows the nine days of Navratri. After nine days of Navratri, the tenth and final day is Dussehra or Vijayadashami. The nine days of Navratri represent the three fundamental qualities of human nature quantified as Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva.
Oct 3, 2022 · Dussehra is one of the major Hindu festivals that marks the end of Navratri. The festival is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. It also celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga ...
Most Americans call it Dussehra or Dashera by Hindus in India, although rites and rituals vary significantly. It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Bikram Sambat and Nepal Sambat annual calendars, celebrated by Nepali Hindus, along with their diaspora throughout the globe.
Dussehra 2022: Here's all you need to know about whether Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on October 4 or 5 this year, history and significance of the Hindu festival...
Aug 29, 2023 · Dussehra commemorates Hindu deity Lord Rama’s defeat over the 10-headed demon king Ravana. It’s a time to cheer on good’s defeat over darkness with family and friends,...
Oct 11, 2016 · Dussehra, the festival of victory is the occurrence of a phenomenon when Lord Rama defeated the demon Ravana and conquered his territory before reaching his hometown Ayodhya. It is estimated that Lord Rama took 20 Lunar Cycle to come back to Ayodhya after defeating the devil king of Lanka, Ravana from the exile of prolonged fourteen years.
Oct 23, 2023 · Dussehra 2023 in India, History and Importance: It signifies the conclusion of the nine-day extravaganza of Navratri and the four or five-day celebration of Durga Puja.
Dussehra 2021: Dussehra or Vijayadashami will be celebrated on October 15 (Friday) this year. All you want to know about the history and significance of the day.
