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  2. Vijayadashami (Sanskrit: विजयादशमी, romanized: Vijayadaśamī), more commonly known as Dassahra in Urdu, [a] and also known as Dashāhra or Dashain in Hindi, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navarahtri.

  3. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashahara, and Dashain is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated every year on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month per the Hindu calendar. The day falls in either September or October of the Gregorian calendar.

  4. 4 days ago · The coinciding days of Dussehra and Vijaya Dashami mark the victory of Rama over Ravana for some, and of Durga over Mahishasura for others. For many, it marks the beginning of preparation for Diwali , which occurs 20 days after Dussehra.

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  5. Nov 12, 2021 · Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or “the day of victory,” comes after the nine nights of Navratri. Sadhguru talks about the significance of the auspicious tenth day and how this occasion can bring success and victory into our life.

  6. Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, marks the victory of good over evil. It commemorates Lord Rama's triumph over the demon king Ravana, as well as Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

  7. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India, marking the victory of good over evil. This vibrant festival usually falls in September or October, during the Hindu month of Ashvin.

  8. Oct 10, 2024 · The term ‘Dussehra’ means 10 (dus) defeats (hara). In slaying Ravana (and all 10 of his heads) Rama reminds Hindus to defeat their own objectionable qualities. The nine-day celebration ...

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