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11th April 2016, 09:19 AM
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Dasara Festival
Hi please provide me the details of the Dussehra festival and the reasons why it is celebrated as I would like to know about the same?
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#2
11th April 2016, 09:21 AM
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Re: Dasara Festival
Dussehra, otherwise called Vijayadashmi, is a noteworthy Indian celebration celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month as indicated by the Hindu schedule. This day falls in the month of September or October. The day finishes a 9 day fasting time of Navratri in the Hindu society. The day additionally harmonizes with submersion of the icon of Goddess Durga. The day is praised to celebrate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama. The day additionally praises the killing of evil presence Mahishasur by Goddess Durga. Dussehra festivity spreads the message of the triumph of good over sin. There are a ton of legendary stories connected with the day. As indicated by Ramayana, Ravana was killed by Lord Rama on this day as retribution against the merciless demonstration of capturing Goddess Sita by the previous. Mythology additionally has it that Goddess Durga murdered evil presence Mahishasura after a long spell of savagery and mistreatment by Mahishasura. The day is commended on a substantial scale in India and also in Bangladesh. The most acclaimed Dussehra festivities in India are those in the city of Mysore. Goddess Chamundeshwari is revered on this day and a terrific parade of her golden calf is taken out over the city. Real structures are enhanced with lights and shading over the city. Different well known Dussehra festivities in India incorporate that of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, Kolkata and Orissa, where the celebration is gone before by week long festivals. Individuals visit the Pooja Pandals wearing new garments, plan conventional nourishment at home and praise the celebration with their loved ones. |