Why do we celebrate Dasara?
The eastern and southern states celebrate Dussehra as the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil demon Mahishasura. It begins on the first day of Navratri and continues for nine days. On the other hand, most northern and western states of India celebrate Dussehra as Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
What is difference between Dussehra and Vijayadashami?
Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयदशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. In the northern, central and western states, the festival is synonymously called Dussehra (also spelled Dasara, Dashahara).
Why is Navratri 9 days?
Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Goddess Durga is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. She took the avatar of Devi Durga to destroy Mahishasura. The nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped with nine different prasad or bhog.
What Dussehra means?
Dussehra or Vijayadashami is an important Hindu festival which signifies the victory of good over evil. This annual festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by Hindus across the world on the tenth day of the Navratras, which falls on the tenth day of Ashwin or Kartik months as per the Hindu calendar.
How is Navratri related to Dussehra?
As per Hindu mythology, Dussehra is celebrated after Navratri because it is believed that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga before starting his journey to defeat Ravana, on Lord Vishnu’s advice. The festival marks the victory of Lord Ram over Lanka king Ravana (the 10-headed demon).
How many Colours are there in Navratri?
9 different colours
According to the Hindu calendar the festival falls in the month of Ashvin. Each day is devoted to different forms of Goddess Durga and is ascribed 9 different colours. Special foods are prepared through the nine days according to the colours to celebrate Navratri.
What is Dussehra also called?
Dashahra, Dasara, Dashain
Dussehra/Also called
What type of festival is Dussehra?
Religious holiday
Religious celebration
Dussehra/Type of holiday