Dasahara,Dussehera, Durga Puja Indian Festival
Dasahara, Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is a major Indian festival celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month according to the Hindu calendar. Dasahara, Dussehra Durga Puja celebrates the Hindu god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana and the triumph of good over evil.This day falls in the month of September or October. The day culminates a 9 day fasting period of Navratri in the Hindu culture. In the southern India states, this festival is called Navaratri ('nine nights') and revolves around the worship of the goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Lakshmi is associated with good luck and wealth, and Sarasvati is linked with wisdom and fertility.The day also coincides with immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga. The day Dasahara Dussehera is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama. The day also celebrates the killing of demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga.Dasahara,Dussehera is celebrated to commemorate the prevalence of good over evil
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The most famous Dasahara,Dussehra, Durga Puja celebrations in India, Other famous Dasahara, Dussehra durga Puja celebrations in India include that of, Kolkata and Orissa, where the festival is preceded by week long celebrations. People visit the Durga Pooja Pandals wearing new clothes, prepare traditional food at home and celebrate the Dasahara, Dussehera festival with their friends and families.Dasahara Dussehera celebrated on the Mahastami Day of Durga Puja. It is a ritual fasting undertaken by women for the whole day and night to seek Goddess Durga's blessing and prosperity for the long life of their brothers. In most western odisha India. The Dasahara, Dussehera festival is a time for visiting friends and relatives, and houses are decorated with colourful displays of toys and images of gods.
