Dussehra is one of the most important Hindu Festival celebrated in various forms all over India. This festival is believed to remove the bad fate from people and marks the victory of goodness over evil. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Ashwin month of Hindu Calendar which usually falls in the months of September / October. This year, Vijaya Dashmi Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 12th of October 2024.
Dassehra is also known as Vijayadashmi, Vijaya means "Victory" and Dashmi means "10th day". The meaning referred to Lord Rama's victory over the Ten headed Demon Ravana. The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the Demon Mahishashur.
Legend Behind Dassehra :
Vijaya Dashami is celebrated in the remembrance of victory of Good over Evil as it is the day when Lord Rama killed the Demon Ravana. Demon Ravana had kidnapped the Lord Rama's beloved wife Sita and held her captive in his kingdom (Lanka), to win Sita's love but Devi Sita suffered all tortures of Demon Ravana bravely and waited for Lord Rama. Lord Rama had performed the Chandi Homam and invoked the blessings of Goddess Durga, who blessed him with secret knowledge of the way to kill Demon Ravana. Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana, their follower Lord Hanuman and the monkeys fought a great battle to rescue Devi Sita. The war lasted for 10 days and on the day of Ashwin Shukla Dashmi, Lord Rama and his team found Goddess Sita and defeated the Demon Ravana. The glorious victory of Lord Rama was celebrated with great happiness, which continues to be followed till date in the form of Dussehra / Vijaya Dashmi.
Celebration of Dassehra :
