Dussehra

Celebrates the victory of good over evil. Also known as Vijayadashami, marking the end of Mahishasura and Ravana.

Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnada are burned; Ramlila plays conclude.

Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana on this day to rescue Goddess Sita.

Goddess Durga achieved victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura after a nine-day battle.

• •Effigy Burning
• •Worship of Weapons
• •Shami Tree Worship

• •Aparajita Puja
• •Victory Tilak
• •Sindoor Khela (Bengal)

• •Jambu Savari in Mysuru
• •Kullu Dussehra Mela
• •Bastar Dussehra

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