Why is Dussehra Celebrated?

Dussehra Celebrated

Why is Dussehra Celebrated: Vijayadashami is celebrating the victory of good over evil.

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami. It is the most important Hindu festival celebrated all over India. Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil. The festival is observed annually on the 10th day of the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October), right after the nine days of Navratri and the beginning of the festival season leading up to Diwali. In the article, we are sharing Why is Dussehra Celebrated, its historical background, tradition, and how it is observed across different regions of India.

Meaning of Dussehra

Dussehra emanated from the two Sanskrit words “due” (ten) and “Hare” (defeat), which means the defeat of the ten-headed demon King Ravana. In addition, this Hindu festival marks the win of Lord Ram over Ravana, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

Why is Dussehra Celebrated?

Dussehra is a very important Hindu festival because it teaches us that good always wins over evil. Moreover, the Dussehra is celebrated to remember two great stories.

The Victory of Lord Rama:

According to the Ramayan, Lord Ram fought against the evil King Ravana, who had kidnapped his wife, Maa Sita. After a long battle, Lord Ram defeated King Ravana on Dussehra, which shows that being and doing the right things will always win in the end.

Goddess Durga Victory

Another reason Dussehra is recognized is to honor the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. According to Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was a powerful buffalo demon whom no man or god could defeat. Meanwhile, Goddess Durga fought and defected a demon named Mahishasura. This happened on the Dussehra. Therefore, the day is celebrate the power of good and the courage to fight evil.

Moreover, Dussehra is renowned with great joy throughout the country. On this day, people burn huge models of Ravana as a symbol of the defect of evil and worship Goddess Durga in some places. This festival reminds us that no matter how difficult the circumstances, we should always remain courageous, kind, and honest.

Dussehra 2024

This year, Dussehra falls on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 in the country.

  • Dashami Tithi Starts: 10:58 AM on October 12
  • Dashmi Titihi Ends: 09:08 AM on October 13
  • Shravana Nakshatra Starts: 05:25 AM on October 12
  • Shravana Nakshatra Ends: 04:27 AM on October 13
  • Vijay Muhurat: 02:03 PM to 02:49 PM on October 12
  • Aparahna Puja Time: 01:17 PM to 03:35 PM on October 13

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