Dussehra

Dussehra Festival

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Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Observed on the tenth day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin, typically in September or October, the festival marks the conclusion of Navaratri, a nine-night period dedicated to worshiping Goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated across India, with customs and rituals varying by region. In the eastern and northeastern parts, Dussehra commemorates the defeat of the demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga, while in the northern, southern, and western regions, it celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana.

 The festival kicks off with Navaratri, where devotees engage in fasting, prayers, and traditional dances such as Garba and Dandiya. On the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami, the iconic Ravana Dahan takes place, where effigies of Ravana and his family are burned to symbolize the destruction of evil. 

 In Mysore, the festival, known as Naada Habba, features a grand procession with elephants carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, along with cultural performances and citywide illuminations.

Dussehra holds deep significance, offering a time for renewal and celebration with family and friends. It marks the beginning of the harvest season in many regions and is a time for people to pray for prosperity, peace, and happiness in the coming year. The festival serves as a reminder that good will always triumph over evil, making it one of the most important and widely observed festivals in India.

 In Mysore, the festival, known as Naada Habba, features a grand procession with elephants carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, along with cultural performances and citywide illuminations.

Dussehra holds deep significance, offering a time for renewal and celebration with family and friends. It marks the beginning of the harvest season in many regions and is a time for people to pray for prosperity, peace, and happiness in the coming year. The festival serves as a reminder that good will always triumph over evil, making it one of the most important and widely observed festivals in India