The nation is immersed in celebrations as it is the day to celebrate the triumph of good over evil! The tenth day after the nine-day long Navratri fervour is known as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami and it is celebrated with much zeal and excitement in different parts of the country. Lord Rama is the avatar of Lord Vishnu and is known for showing the path of righteousness to his devotees. Ravana, the intelligent Maha Brahmin, who fell due to his pride had kidnapped Lord Rama's wife, Sita and it is on the day of Dussehra that the Lord finally killed Ravana and marked the victory of good over evil- a lesson to learn for the forthcoming generations. 


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In some parts of India, especially in North India, a series of theatre performances termed as Ramlila takes place. An elaborate theatre is set up and the tale of how Lord Rama defeated Ravana, essentially taken from 'Ramayana' is narrated along with a fare organised for the audience. On the day of Dussehra, the final episode of the epic is enacted in which Lord Rama kills Ravana. After the enactment, effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghnath are burnt.


Here's wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra!