12/10/2024
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Dassehara or Vijayadashami festival helps unite millions of devotees to epitomize the triumph of good over evil through cultural and spiritual celebrations.
On this day, the idol of Goddess Durga is unveiled, and her presence is invoked. The festival resembles a profound expression of faith, culture, and community.
The festival has particularly significance in almost every provinces of India, but people of UP celebrate it with great enthusiasm
Dussehra or Vijayadashami will be celebrated on 12 October 2024 from 2.18 pm to 4.35 pm.
Hindus celebrate the festival with grandeur of this day across the country is to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, as narrated in the Ramayanas.
According to the sacred book, Lord Rama, the Prince of Ayodhya, rescued his wife Sita after a fierce battle with the demon king Ravana who abducted Sita.
According to Hindu mythology, on this day,Lord Rama emerged victorious over the demon king Ravana, and Goddess Durga triumphed over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
Apart from this, in Bengali culture, the day marks Goddess Durga defeating buffalo demon king Mahishasura.
The auspicious day represents the triumph of truth and righteousness over evil and unrighteousness.
Hindus in North India participate in the dramatic re-enactment of the Ramayana which lasts for 10 days and ends with the burning of the effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and his son Meghnad.
In West Bengal, the day coincides with Durga Puja's conclusion and ends with the idols of Goddess Durga immersed in rivers.
Good wishes and kudos to all of you for Dassehara and Vijayadashami festive Day.
Director
Mother Global School.
