One of the most popular celebrations in India, Dussehra marks the conclusion of Navratri. The holiday is essentially observed in every region of the nation in a distinctive manner. the vijayadashami holiday, commonly known as dussehra, commemorates the triumph of virtue over evil. Dussehra occurs in the month of ashwin in the hindu calendar and in september or october according to the gregorian calendar.
History Of Dussehra
The classic hindu epic ramayana tells the story of how lord rama, lord vishnu's eighth incarnation, destroyed the ten-headed satan ravana in the satyuga after he kidnapped lord rama's wife sita. This is how the holiday of Dussehra got its start.
In order to battle ravana and get sita back, lord rama traveled all the way to lanka (the realm of ravana) with the help of his brother lakshmana and a devotee named hanuman who led an army of monkeys. Rama prayed to durga before leaving in order to obtain the protection of the goddess of bravery and might. Finally, lord rama slew ravana and vanquished evil. vijayadashami or dussehra is observed on this day.
Significance Of Dussehra
The meaning and perspective of the dussehra celebration are distinctive. The tenth day, or dussehra, is when lord ram allegedly slew ravana, according to the revered hindu epic ramayana. The victory of virtue over evil or immorality is referred to as such. Sita, the wife of ram, is claimed to have been kidnapped by ravana, who was also regarded as a dictator. Since ravana was a demon by birth as well, his demise signified the end of all malevolent and evil spirits.
Ramleela, a drama based on the ramayana, is performed throughout navratri in several locations across the nation to the delight of the audience.
The holiday of dussehra is also known as durga pooja, and in the eastern region of india, people celebrate dussehra in remembrance of the day that goddess durga slew the monster mahisasura