Highlights

  • Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu calendar
  • To mark the victory of Lord Ram, people burn giant effigies of Ravana
  • Dussehra is also celebrated in Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar as Dashain

Latest news

\'Mereko marwaoge\': Rohit Sharma's hilarious response to Pujara, Rahane 'retirement mistake' goes viral

\'Mereko marwaoge\': Rohit Sharma's hilarious response to Pujara, Rahane 'retirement mistake' goes viral

Trains movement hit in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks as part of Rail Roko protest

Trains movement hit in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks as part of Rail Roko protest

Karan Aujla delivers electrifying performance in Delhi-NCR

Karan Aujla delivers electrifying performance in Delhi-NCR

Russian oil spill contaminates 50km of Black Sea beaches

Russian oil spill contaminates 50km of Black Sea beaches

Two Monkeypox cases reported in Kerala

Two Monkeypox cases reported in Kerala

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

2 dead, 75 rescued after speed boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

2 dead, 75 rescued after speed boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

PM Modi to visit Kuwait on December 21-22

PM Modi to visit Kuwait on December 21-22

Dussehra 2021: Celebrating the triumph of good over evil

Vijayadashmi also known as Dussehra, is one of the most important festivals for Hindus as it marks the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. 

Dussehra 2021: Celebrating the triumph of good over evil

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that marks the end of Navratri. It is celebrated on the 10th day of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on Friday, October 15.

Also watch: Navratri 2021: Maha Saptami celebrations of Navpatrika Puja

Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana, the ruler of Lanka in the epic Ramayana. According to Hindi mythology, Ravana was defeated by Lord Rama and his wife Sita was successfully rescued from Ravana's imprisonment. On this day, people burn giant effigies of Ravana to signify the destruction of evil.

This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in north, west and central India. Also, in parts of Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar as Dashain.

Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja and Seema Avalanghan are some of the rituals that are followed on the day of Vijayadashami. According to the Hindu belief, these rituals should be done during Aparahna time.

Also watch:Navratri 2021: Decoding the 10 weapons of Goddess Durga

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

Dussehra 2021: Celebrating the triumph of good over evil

Dussehra 2021: Celebrating the triumph of good over evil

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

Hollywood couple Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth partner with Experience Abu Dhabi

Hollywood couple Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth partner with Experience Abu Dhabi

Kim Kardashian dazzles at LACMA in princess Diana's iconic attallah cross necklace | Watch

Kim Kardashian dazzles at LACMA in princess Diana's iconic attallah cross necklace | Watch

Katrina Kaif stuns in ₹2,75,000 Manish Malhotra attire at Diwali bash, leaves netizens stunned

Katrina Kaif stuns in ₹2,75,000 Manish Malhotra attire at Diwali bash, leaves netizens stunned

Diljit Dosanjh urges fans to start their day with self-reflection every morning, know more about it

Diljit Dosanjh urges fans to start their day with self-reflection every morning, know more about it

Jacqueline Fernandez stuns in Pakistani designer Hussain Reha's ensemble at Diwali bash. Take a look!

Jacqueline Fernandez stuns in Pakistani designer Hussain Reha's ensemble at Diwali bash. Take a look!

Diwali 2024: Bounce back to health after the festivities with these essential detox tips!

Diwali 2024: Bounce back to health after the festivities with these essential detox tips!

Karan Johar flaunts American Psycho shirt worth ₹3,850, leaves fans amused. Seen yet?

Karan Johar flaunts American Psycho shirt worth ₹3,850, leaves fans amused. Seen yet?

Diwali 2024: Create a DIY water diya for your home using simple household items – learn here!

Diwali 2024: Create a DIY water diya for your home using simple household items – learn here!

Elevate your snacking game with chef Kunal Kapur's flavour-packed carrot spread | Jot down the recipe 

Elevate your snacking game with chef Kunal Kapur's flavour-packed carrot spread | Jot down the recipe 

Adele shines in Gaurav Gupta gown made with 3,000 crystals at Los Angeles show. Here is what she wore

Adele shines in Gaurav Gupta gown made with 3,000 crystals at Los Angeles show. Here is what she wore

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.