Dussehra

Ravan Dahan is the practice of burning the effigy of Ravan on the day of Dussehra or Vijayadashami. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Ravana is the Asura king who wanted to defeat Sri Rama avatar of Lord Vishnu. Ravan Dahan symbolizes the defeat of Ravana and victory of good over evil. On Dussehra or […]

Significance of Dussehra Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil. Celebrating the victory of Devi Shakti over Mahishasura, Lord Rama over Ravana, and Durga over demons, it is celebrated as an auspicious festival across India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the last day of Navratri. Hints to celebrate Dussehra […]