Dussehra, also known as ‘Vijayadashami,’ is one of India’s most important religious festivals. The auspicious day marks the completion of the nine-day Navratri festival and the culmination of Durga Puja activities. Vijayadashami is a time of year when Hindus pray to Goddess Durga to remove obstacles from their lives.
History of Dussehra:-
Ravana kidnapped Rama’s wife, Sita, according to the Ramayana. Ravana had acquired a boon from Lord Brahma that rendered him indestructible after several years of penance. As a result, when combined, ‘Dussehra’ represents the day when Lord Rama killed Ravana’s 10 evil faces. In the end, Rama wins & rescue Sita. This triumph is then celebrated by burning the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana, and Meghnatha. Dussehra (the tenth day) marks the culmination of Navratri’s nine-day celebrations. Navratri (nine nights) is a time to meditate on oneself, practise solitude, and fasting. Fasting cleanses the body of poisons, while quiet purifies the intellect and speech.
It is a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This yearly festival is celebrated with great zeal and fervour by Hindus all over the world on the tenth day of the Navratras, which corresponds to the tenth day of the Ashwin or Kartik months in the Hindu calendar.
In other words, this event represents the triumph of the power of good over the power of evil. According to Hindu legend, on this day, Goddess Durga expelled the monster Mahishasura from the world. Similarly, other traditions claim that on this day, Lord Rama fought and defeated the Demon King Ravana.
Dussehra celebration in north India:-
In North India, Dussehra is generally celebrated by burning the effigy of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnath, and it marks the start of the performance based on the epic, Ramayana. It is the last day, and a fete is usually organised and enjoyed by the public. A chariot holding Ram, Sita, and Lakshaman goes through the crowd, and the person playing Ram shoots an arrow at each effigy, burning them one by one.
Dussehra celebration in Gujarat:-
In Gujarat, men and women meet and dance every night of Navratri, and a variety of events and shows are held to commemorate the holiday. The tunes are usually religious, and the dance is known as Garba. Women dressed to the nines circle elaborately adorned earthen pots and dance until late at night. Garba begins late at night and lasts till sunrise in many regions.
Dussehra Celebration in South India:-
The days of Navratri are evenly divided in South India to worship three Goddesses: Lakhmi, Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge and Learning, and Durga, Goddess of Power and Strength. In the nights, they decorate their houses and steps with lighting and flowers. Mysore’s Dussehra festival is well-known and is celebrated with pomp and spectacle in its unique style.
Finally, on this day, the boys and girls of the schools and colleges have a day off. On this day, everyone puts on their new attire and rejoices in the festival.
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