Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami , is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world where Hindu communities reside. It marks the end of Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयदशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), more commonly known as Dasara or Dassahra , [a] and also known as Dashāhra or Dashain in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Nepali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri. Dussehra is a Hindu festival marking the triumph of Rama , an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita. The holiday thus symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Discover the significance of Dussehra, a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil . Learn about the myths of Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's battle with Mahishasura, along with the traditions and rituals observed across India.
