Dussehra or Vijaya Dashmi Festivals - दशहरा या विजयादशमी
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Place: All over India
Month: October
Significance: Celebrating good over evil
Dussehra falling on the last day of Navrathri or Durga Puja arrives in the month of October. Dussehra literally means that which takes away ten sins. This Hindu festival is celebrated all over India to mark the defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama. Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The 'Ramlila' - an enactment of the life of Lord Rama, is held during the nine days preceding Dussehra. On the tenth day, larger than life effigies of Ravana, his son and brother -Meghnath and Kumbhakarna, are set alight.
In West Bengal, Puja pandals have beautifully decorated images of the goddess Durga and people gather here in large numbers to enjoy the festivities.
In Gujarat, the exuberant Navrathri celebrations include dancing the lively 'garba' and 'dandiya ras' dances.
In Himachal Pradesh, a week -long fair in the hill town of Kullu, is a part of the Dussehra celebrations. From the little temples in the hills , deities are brought in procession to the 'maidan' in Kullu, to pay homage to the reigning deity, Raghunathji.
Mysore, the city of palaces in Karnataka celebrates the ten day Dussehra in a royal style. The Mysore Palace is illuminated with a myriad lights. Majestic processions, a torch light parade and dance and musical events enliven the tranquil city.,
Month: October
Significance: Celebrating good over evil
Dussehra falling on the last day of Navrathri or Durga Puja arrives in the month of October. Dussehra literally means that which takes away ten sins. This Hindu festival is celebrated all over India to mark the defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama. Dussehra symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The 'Ramlila' - an enactment of the life of Lord Rama, is held during the nine days preceding Dussehra. On the tenth day, larger than life effigies of Ravana, his son and brother -Meghnath and Kumbhakarna, are set alight.
In West Bengal, Puja pandals have beautifully decorated images of the goddess Durga and people gather here in large numbers to enjoy the festivities.
In Gujarat, the exuberant Navrathri celebrations include dancing the lively 'garba' and 'dandiya ras' dances.
In Himachal Pradesh, a week -long fair in the hill town of Kullu, is a part of the Dussehra celebrations. From the little temples in the hills , deities are brought in procession to the 'maidan' in Kullu, to pay homage to the reigning deity, Raghunathji.
Mysore, the city of palaces in Karnataka celebrates the ten day Dussehra in a royal style. The Mysore Palace is illuminated with a myriad lights. Majestic processions, a torch light parade and dance and musical events enliven the tranquil city.,
Time of Celebration
The Festival of Dussehra in Delhi is celebrated during the month of September. Dussehra falls on the 10th day of the fulling moon during the Hindu month of Ashvin, which is around the months of September and October.
