Dussehra is one of the significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with much joy and happiness in the entire country. It is celebrated on the tenth-day in the month of Ashvin. Also known as Vijayadashmi, the festival culminates the nine-day Navratri celebration.The word Dussehra is derived from two words `Dus` meaning `Ten` and `Hara`, meaning `defeated`. The occasion marks the triumph of Lord Ram and defeat of Ravan, who it is believed had ten faces, each symbolic of ten evil facets in his character.

RAMLILA – The timeless story of Lord Ram
Ramlila at once brings into mind vivid pictures of painted faces, rich costumes, masks, lights, music, and dance. Basically full-fledged entertainment!
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The Festival
Dussehra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with much joy and happiness in the entire country. It is celebrated on the tenth-day in the month of Ashvin. Also known as Vijayadashmi, the festival culminates the nine-day Navratri celebration.
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Dussehra Celebration
In North India, the Dussehra celebration includes the Ramlila that consists of plays, recitations and music that recall the life of the legendary hero, Ram. In Delhi, many amateur troupes perform Ramlila based on the epic story of Ramayana throughout the nine-day worship of Goddess Durga.
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Legends
Legend has it that on this day in Satyug (Golden Age), Ram (the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu), killed the great demon and king of Lanka, Ravan, who had abducted Ram's wife Sita.
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Rituals

As Dussehra is preceded by Navratri, or the nine days of worship of Goddess Durga, the festival involves worship of Goddess Durga as well as Lord Ram.
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