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Dussehra: Stories of Victory and Festive Celebrations Across India
Dussehra is a big Indian festival celebrating good triumphing over evil.
It's linked to stories like Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of Mahishasura.
In the north, people burn effigies of Ravana.
In the east, it marks the end of Durga Puja.
Different regions celebrate with their own traditions, including colorful processions and rituals.
Dussehra is a reminder of light overcoming darkness and is followed by Diwali.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, celebrates good over evil.
It is celebrated on the tenth day after Navratri.
The festival is linked to Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura.
In northern India, effigies of Ravana are burned in Ramlila performances.
In West Bengal, Dussehra coincides with the final day of Durga Puja.
- Who
- Hindus
- What
- Celebration of Dussehra/Vijayadashami
- When
- Tenth day after Navratri
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To commemorate victory of good over evil.
- Festival Name
- Dussehra/Vijayadashami
- Significance
- Victory of good over evil
- Associated with
- Lord Rama and Goddess Durga
- Main Rituals
- Effigy burning, Durga Puja immersion
- Key Locations
- Northern and Eastern India, Mysuru, Kullu
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