Dussehra, also known as Dasara, Vijayadashami,
Durgotsav or the tenth day of Navratri, is an important Hindu festival
celebrated across India. It is calculated on the basis of tenth day of Hindu
lunar calendar month of Ashvin and usually falls in September or October each
year.
The history of Dussehra celebrations
is as old as one can think of and is believed to have its origin in several
legends. The two stories most commonly associated with Dussehra are mentioned
here. According to Hindu
mythology, Ravan, the demon King abducted King Rama’s wife Sita to his kingdom
of Lanka. Rama, his brother Lakshmana,
their follower Hanuman and an army of monkeys fought a great
battle to rescue Sita. It is believed that it was on the tenth day of the
battle that Lord Rama killed Ravana by cutting his ten heads, to rescue his
beloved wife Sita. Furthermore, Dussehra Puja is also celebrated to mark
Goddess Durga’s victory over the Mahishasura demons. Thus it is a festival
celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. Bengalis celebrate
Dusshera as a part of their main festival - Durga Puja. This day marks the end
of Durga Puja celebrations, the preceding nine days being collectively referred
to as 'Navratri'.
On the
occasion of Dussehra, celebrate the victory of good over evil. Wishing you and
your family a blessed and joyous Dussehra!
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