Dussehra, the Hindu festival is observed to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. Lord Rama slew the ten-headed demon Ravana on this day, which became known as Dussehra. The death of Ravana, whose ten (in Hindi dass) heads were severed, is known as Dussehra.
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Dussehra is commemorated and celebrated following the tenth-day of Navratri, according to the Hindu calendar. It generally falls in the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina, and celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
This year, despite the continuing coronavirus epidemic, Dussehra will be celebrated with fervour and affection on October 15th. However, there will be no huge celebrations.
Dussehra 2021: Significance of Ravan's 10 heads
Ravana's 10 heads represent the ten flaws or sins that a human being should overcome. These 10 bad human gestures or qualities that may be linked to ten Ravana heads.
Dussehra 2021: Vijaya Dashami
In different areas of India, Vijayadashami is observed for various reasons and in various ways. In certain areas, the end of Durga Puja is celebrated with a festival commemorating Goddess Durga's triumph over the buffalo monster Mahishasura. It is known as Dussehra in the northern, central, and western states, and it marks the conclusion of Ramlila. God Rama's triumph over Ravana is the source of the rejoicing.
Goddess Aparajita or Goddess Durga is adored in various areas on Dussehra day. Aparajita is a Sanskrit word that means "undefeatable." According to tradition, Lord Rama sought the blessings of Goddess Aparajita before embarking on a fight against Ravana.
Arjuna, the son of Pandu, killed millions of troops and kuru warriors on the same day during the battle of Kurukshetra. This is also dharma's victory against Adharma.
Durgotsava likewise comes to an end on Dashami tithi. Goddess Durga's idols are submerged in water bodies with Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Kartikeya.