Lord Rama killed Ravana on this day and Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura after nine nights and ten days of war. It is celebrated as the victory of truth over falsehood. That is why this Dashami is known as 'Vijayadashmi' (Dussehra = Dusshora = tenth date).
According to mythological belief, this festival was named Dussehra because on this day Lord Purushottam Shri Rama killed Ravana.
The ten-headed tyrant. Since then the ten-headed effigy of Ravana is burnt every year on the day of Dussehra as this symbol so that we destroy our inner anger.
Greed, confusion, intoxication, jealousy, selfishness, injustice, inhumanity and ego.
According to the legend of Mahabharata, Duryodhana defeated the Pandavas in gambling. According to the condition, the Pandavas had to remain in exile for 12 years.
while they also had to live in exile for a year. During his exile, he had to hide from everyone and if anyone found him.
He would have to go into exile for another 12 years. For this reason, Arjuna hid his Gandiva bow on a tree named Shami for that one year and started working for King Virat by disguising himself as a Brihanla.
Once when the son of that king asked Arjuna for help to protect his cow, Arjuna defeated the enemies by withdrawing his bow from the Shami tree.
According to another legend, when Lord Shri Ram started his journey to the ascent to Lanka, the Shami tree declared his victory.
Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated as the tenth day of Navratri or Durga Puja. It is celebrated all over India as the end of Navratri. On this day the victory of Rama over Ravana is celebrated.
The 'Ramlila' in the northern part of India sees plays of Lord Rama's heroic life, bhajans are organized and music is also played.
The festival, which signifies the victory of good over evil, Dussehra, is one of the most notable Indian festivals.
It is celebrated on the tenth day of Navratri. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.
To make this day even better, you can wish your friends and relatives by sending images, wallpapers, status and quotes.