Dussehra Celebrations Festivals of vijayadashmi

Dussehra epitomizes the victory of good over evil. It is a very auspicious day and thus celebrated as a festive occasion throughout the country. It was the day when Ram killed the ten headed demon Ravana and saved the man kind from his brutal torture and established the faith of people into the power of truth and religion once again. Now, in order to symbolize Ravanas defeat and to symbolize the power of goodness and humanity is above every power of the Universe we burn his effigy along with his subordinates Meghanad and Kumbhkarana on the Dusshera celebrations. Many poets have expressed their feelings about this special day of Rams victory and the establishment of dharma in our society Dussehra is the culmination of Navaratis in India. Popularly known as Vijayadashmi, Dussehra is celebrated with great enthusiasm, all over India. It is observed differently in different parts of the country, depending upon the legend that is followed in each region. In North India, Ramlila forms the highlight of Dusshera, while in south India, it is the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura that is celebrated. Eastern state of West Bengal has its own story connected to the festival, while in Mysore the concept of Shami tree is centered. Learn about the celebrations of Dussehra in different parts of India, by going through the following lines.

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