Vijayadashami: Dussehra festival

Dussehra festival, falling on October 12, 2024, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It honors Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga ... Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami or Dashami is a Hindu festival symbolising the victory of good over evil. As per belief, it was on this day that Lord Ram triumphed over Lanka’s demon king Ravana. The day is also called Vijaydishamai which translates to “victory on the tenth day". Learn the meaning and significance of Dussehra or Vijayadashami , the tenth day of Navratri, from Sadhguru. He explains how to celebrate this festival with reverence, devotion and joy, and how it can bring success and victory in life. Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashahara, and Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated yearly on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month per the Hindu calendar.