Happy Dussehra: India Gears Up to Celebrate Victory of truth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi too shared greetings for Maha Navami and Dussehra. On this occasion, he hoped for the triumph of truth and wished for new hope.

Shivani Arora
Published on: 25 Oct 2020 6:37 AM GMT
Happy Dussehra: India Gears Up to Celebrate Victory of truth
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Also known as ‘Vijayadashami’, Dussehra is one of the most important festivals in India which marks the end of the nine-day festivity of Navratri and the four/five day celebration of Durga Puja. It is also believed to be the day that Lord Rama defeated King Ravana and his army in a long battle between the forces of good and evil. For this very reason that the day is called Vijay Dashami (the day of victory). It is also the day when Goddess Durga clashed with Mahishasura’s army. Also, slayed the buffalo demon once and for all.

PM Modi shares greetings:

People across the country have united in celebrating Dussehra. The underlying message on this day is the victory of truth over evil and to celebrate that effigies of the 10-headed Ravana is burnt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too shared greetings for Maha Navami and Dussehra. On this occasion, he hoped for the triumph of truth and wished for new hope.

He also extended his greetings for Mahanavami and mentioned how the ninth form of Maa Durga is celebrated on this day.

Dussehra:

According to the Drik Panchang, the vijay muhurat is between 01.58 pm and 02.43 pm on October 25. And for Dashami in West Bengal, the Aparahna puja time is from 01.13 pm to 03.28 pm on October 26.

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Victory of good over evil:

It should be noted that even though Dashami and Dusshera follow different rituals, they bear the same message — that of victory of good over evil. On this day, Ramlila performances are also organised. Especially in the northern part of the country, during which, effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran are burnt, so as to represent victory of good over bad. People depict the life and glory of the righteous Lord Rama through ballads and plays.

Also, with a heavy heart, the idols of Durga and her kids Lord Ganesha. Also, Lord Kartikeya, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi are immersed. People wish each other a Happy Dussehra or Shubho Bijoya. In addition, look back at the year with nostalgia and anticipation of what is to come next.

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While this year, the pandemic has made things slow, subtle and cautious, people are only going to hope for a COVID-free year next.

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Happy and safe Dussehra to you!

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Shivani Arora

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