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Dussehra 2025: Date, Significance and Festivities
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a big Hindu festival happening every year.
It marks the end of a nine-day festival.
Dussehra is all about good winning over evil.
It celebrates when Lord Rama beat the bad guy Ravana and when Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura.
People celebrate with joy and festivities to remember these victories.
Different cultures call it different names, but the meaning stays the same: a win for what's right.
Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami.
It is a significant Hindu festival celebrated annually.
Dussehra marks the end of Durga Puja and Navratri.
It celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
It signifies the triumph of good over evil.
- Who
- Hindus
- What
- Celebration of Vijayadashami/Dussehra
- When
- Annually, at the end of Durga Puja and Navratri
- Where
- Across India and Nepal
- Why
- To commemorate the triumph of good over evil
- Festival Name
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami
- Other Names
- Dashāhra (Bhojpuri/Maithili), Dashain (Nepali)
- Significance
- Victory of good over evil
- Celebrates
- Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura
- Observance
- End of Durga Puja and Navratri
Sources
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