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Dussehra 2021: When is Vijayadashami celebrated in India, check details here
India is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashmi or Dussehra on October 15, which falls at the 10th day of Sharad Navratri, marking the end of Durga Puja that spans over nine nights. Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of Hindus and is also celebrated by people in some part of Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar.
Vijayadashami 2021
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As per Hindu belief, two important events took place on Dussehra - Goddess Durga killed the demon king Mahishasura and Lord Ram defeated Raavana. Hence, it is principally celebrated as the victory of truth over evil.
Dussehra 2021
Vijayadashami celebrations include processions to a river or ocean front that involve carrying clay statues of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya, accompanied by music and chants, after which the images are immersed in the water for dissolution and farewell. Elsewhere, on Dussehra, towering effigies of Ravan, symbolising evil, are burnt with fireworks, marking evil's destruction.
Vijayadashami celebrations on Oct 15
The festival also starts the preparations for Diwali, the important festival of lights, which is celebrated twenty days after Vijayadashami.
Dussehra key rituals
Some key rituals of Dussehra are Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja and Seema Avalanghan. As per Hindu beliefs, these rituals are supposed to be carried out during the Aparahna time.
Dussehra marks beginning of preparation of Diwali
Dussehra is also considered as the festival of lights as on this day, people light up their homes with colourful lights and ghee lamps are lit in the houses.
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