Festivals News: Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. In 2024 , it falls on October 12th. The fes Dussehra 2024 Ravan dahan timing: The most auspicious Hindu festival of Dussehra , also known as Vijaydashmi or Dasara, is celebrated today with great enthusiasm in India. On this day Lord Rama killed Ravana, and Goddess Durga triumphed over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. That is why the day is also referred to as the 'victory of good over evil'. This festival is celebrated every year on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwani month which according to the Gregorian calendar falls either in ... Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of Lord Ram over Ravan and Maa Durga over Mahishasura, celebrating good's triumph over evil. Dussehra 2024 Date in India: Dussehra , a major Hindu festival that is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year, is observed and celebrated differently in various parts of India with great joy and fervor. Here is everything you know, from date to timings, significance and more.