Dussehra 2021 – The Day Denoting Triumph of Good over Bad
Dussehra is also known as Dasara in Hinduism celebrates the triumph of Rama over the demon king Ravana. The story of Ramayana depicts Rama as an incarnation of Vishnu, the preserver and Ravana, the king of Lanka who abducts Rama’s wife Sita which leads to Rama’s resolve of defeating Ravana and claiming his wife back. The significance of the festival is associated with the celebration of good triumphing over evil. Dussehra is one of the most important festivals for the Indians and it lasts for nine nights and ten days. Dussehra 2021 would be celebrated all over the country on October 15 marking the end of Navaratri.
A Brief History of Dusshera
The name of the festival Dussehra has been derived from two Sanskrit words Dasha which means ten and hara which means defeat. It is celebrated in different forms in various parts of the country and ends on the tenth day which is called Vijayadashami or “victory on the tenth day”. The celebration of Dussehra is marked by the appearance of the full moon also called Shukla paksha on the tenth day of the Ashvin month. Dussehra also coincides with the tenth day of the Durga puja and the Navratri festival. It also marks the beginning of Diwali which occurs twenty days after Dussehra.
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