A celebration of the victory of good over evil, Vijayadashmi or popularly known as Dussehra, is celebrated across India with great zeal and fervor. The months of September and October ring in the optimistic vibes of festivity, celebrating the great cultural heritage of India. Dussehra is a significant festival of Hindus. The festival of Dussehra is celebrated in the honor of Lord Rama across northern and western India. The prismatic diversity of India leads to innumerable narratives of Dussehra across the largest Democracy in the world. The entire nation exhibits its diverse hues. For nine days people perform fast along with religious rites so as to sanctify themselves. However, on the tenth day, all the pessimistic thoughts, malice, hatred, greed and anger are burnt through the physical burning of Ravana's effigy. The festival of Dussehra not only signifies the victory of good over evil but is symptomatic of optimism, courage, and purity of one's heart. However, in South India, Dussehra celebrations are held with immense grandeur and splendor. People irrespective of their creed, culture or religion gather to eliminate all evil and pessimistic things, garner strength and hope through the positivity of Dussehra to work with purity of heart and honest actions towards achieving one's goals and vanquishing negativity. The essence of the festival of Dussehra provides strength and motivation, ignites hope, and encourages one to get past all obstacles and emerge victorious.
A celebration of the victory of good over evil, Vijayadashmi or popularly known as Dussehra, is celebrated across India with great zeal and fervor. The months of September and October ring in the optimistic vibes of festivity, celebrating the great cultural heritage of India. Dussehra is a significant festival of Hindus. The festival of Dussehra is celebrated in the honor of Lord Rama across northern and western India. The prismatic diversity of India leads to innumerable narratives of Dussehra across the largest Democracy in the world. The entire nation exhibits its diverse hues. For nine days people perform fast along with religious rites so as to sanctify themselves. However, on the tenth day, all the pessimistic thoughts, malice, hatred, greed and anger are burnt through the physical burning of Ravana's effigy. The festival of Dussehra not only signifies the victory of good over evil but is symptomatic of optimism, courage, and purity of one's heart. However, in South India, Dussehra celebrations are held with immense grandeur and splendor. People irrespective of their creed, culture or religion gather to eliminate all evil and pessimistic things, garner strength and hope through the positivity of Dussehra to work with purity of heart and honest actions towards achieving one's goals and vanquishing negativity. The essence of the festival of Dussehra provides strength and motivation, ignites hope, and encourages one to get past all obstacles and emerge victorious.
