Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Dussehra is one of the most important festivals of India. Is one of. On this day, Lord Rama killed the ten-headed Ravana, the symbol of evil, and after defeating the gods, he took control of heaven. Mahishasura, who was doing this, was killed by Mother Durga after a fierce battle that lasted for 10 days. That is why it is known as Vijayadashami. It is organized on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. It is celebrated as the victory of truth over falsehood. On this day people start new work. Weapon worship is done on this day. Fairs are organized at various places on this day. Ramlila ends. Ravana's A huge effigy is made and burnt. Indian culture is a worshiper of bravery and valor. The festival of Dussehra has been organized to display bravery in the blood of individuals and society. India is an agricultural country. When a farmer brings home the grains grown in his field, his joy and enthusiasm know no bounds. For this happiness he believes in God's grace and worships Him to manifest it. In India, this festival is celebrated in different ways in different states. The word Dussehra is made up of two Hindi words Dus and Hara. Where ten is the mathematical number ten (10) and the word hara indicates defeat.
Therefore if these two words are added then Dussehra is formed. Which symbolizes the day when Lord Rama killed the ten-headed evil Ravana. Dussehra or Vijayadashami festival should be celebrated as the victory of Lord Ram or as Durga Puja. In both forms it is a festival of Shakti-worship. It is the date of weapon worship. It is a festival of joy, happiness and victory. Dussehra of Kullu is very famous in Himachal Pradesh. Like other places, here too preparations for this festival start ten days or a week in advance. Women and men all come out dressed in beautiful clothes and carrying musical instruments like drums, flutes etc. The hill people worship their village deity in a procession with great pomp and show. The idols of the deities are beautifully decorated in a very attractive palanquin. Besides, they also worship their main deity Raghunath ji. Trained dancers perform Nati dance in this procession. In this way, they make a procession and circumambulate the city passing through the main parts of the city and start the Dussehra festival by worshiping Lord Raghunathji in Kullu city. The beauty of this festival on Dashami day is unique. Dussehra of Mysore in Karnataka is also famous all over India. During Dussehra in Mysore, the streets of the entire city are decorated with lights and elephants are decorated and paraded throughout the city.
A grand procession is taken out. At this time, the famous Mysore Palace is decorated like a bride with lamps. Along with this, people in the city enjoy the procession of dance and music with torch lights. In Punjab, Dussehra is celebrated by fasting for nine days of Navratri. During this time, visitors are welcomed with traditional sweets and gifts. Here also Ravana Dahan is organized and fairs are held in the grounds. In Maharashtra, nine days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Durga while on the tenth day, Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is worshipped. On this day, school going children worship the tantric symbols of Goddess Saraswati to get blessings in their studies. This day is considered very auspicious for starting anything, especially learning. People of Maharashtra consider this day to be an auspicious time for marriage, house warming and buying a new house. In Maharashtra, this occasion is also celebrated as a social festival by the name of Silangan. In Bastar, instead of considering the main reason for Dussehra as Ram's victory over Ravana, people consider it a festival dedicated to the worship of Mother Danteshwari. Danteshwari Mata is the worshipable goddess of the residents of Bastar region who is the form of Durga. Here this festival lasts for 75 days. Here Dussehra is from Amavasya of Shravan month to Shukla Trayodashi of Ashwin month.
Let's go. This ceremony started in Bastar around the 15th century. It ends with Ohadi festival on Ashwin Shukla Trayodashi. In Bengal, Odisha and Assam this festival is celebrated as Durga Puja. It is the most important festival of Bengalis, Odias, and Assamese people. Dussehra is celebrated for full five days in Bengal. In Odisha and Assam the festival lasts for four days. Here Goddess Durga is seated in grandly decorated pandals. Famous artists of the country are called and the idol of Durga is prepared. Along with this, many idols of other gods and goddesses are also made. Special puja is organized here on the day of Dashami. Prasad is offered and Prasad is distributed. Men embrace each other which is called Kolakuli. Women apply vermilion on the forehead of the goddess and bid a tearful farewell to the goddess. Along with this, they also apply vermillion among themselves and play with vermillion. It is considered very auspicious to see the Neelkanth bird here on this day. Finally the idols of the goddess are taken for immersion. The idol immersion journey is very spectacular. In Gujarat, a colorful pot decorated with clay is considered a symbol of the Goddess and virgin girls keep it on their heads and perform a popular dance called Garba. Garba dance is the pride of this festival. men and
Women dance by rotating two small colorful sticks against each other to the beat of the music. On this occasion, devotion, film and traditional folk music all take place. After puja and aarti, Dandiya Raas continues throughout the night. Purchasing gold and jewelery during Navratri is considered auspicious. The minority Hindus of Shmeer celebrate the festival of Navratri with devotion. All the adult members of the family fast for nine days. According to a very old tradition, people go to see Mata Kheer Bhavani for nine days. It is believed that at the time of star rising on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, there is a Muhurta called Vijay. This time is auspicious for all tasks. That is why it is also called Vijayadashami. Dussehra lasts for nine days in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In which three goddesses Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga are worshipped. Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshiped for the first three days. For the next three days, Saraswati, the goddess of arts and learning, is worshiped and on the last day, Goddess Durga, the goddess of power, is praised. The place of worship is well decorated with flowers and lamps. People give sweets and clothes to each other. Here Dussehra is an auspicious time for children to learn new work related to education or art.