Dussehra 2024: Celebrations Across India

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is celebrated across India with immense enthusiasm, marking the triumph of good over evil. This festival commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura, celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin according to the Hindu calendar. Various cities in India, such as Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Delhi, host grand Ramlila performances and effigy burnings, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. In Delhi, the Sri Ram Lila Society is set to burn the tallest Ravan effigy at 211 feet in Dwarka. The festival also signifies the end of the nine-day Navratri and Durga Puja, with celebrations involving prayers, feasts, and cultural performances. Dussehra is seen as an auspicious time to start new ventures, with celebrations uniting communities in a spirit of joy and positivity.