Vijayadashmi or Dussehra Celebration
Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu autumn lunar month of Ashvin, or Ashwayuja, which falls in September or October of the Western calendar. This period starts from the Shukla Paksha Pratipada, or the day after the new moon in Bhadrapada, and culminates on Dashami, the tenth day of Ashvin. The first nine days are celebrated as Maha Navratri (Sanskrit: 'nine nights') or Sharada Navratri (the most important Navratri) and culminate on the tenth day as Dasara.
Significance of the Day
The day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over demons such as Mahishasur. It is a day when devotees worship Goddess Shakti, who represents strength, ability, and courage. This day also celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.
Cultural and Agricultural Importance
In India, the harvest season begins at this time, and the Mother Goddess is invoked to start the new harvest season and reactivate the vigor and fertility of the soil. This is done through religious performances and rituals believed to invoke cosmic forces that rejuvenate the soil. Many people of the Hindu faith observe Dasara through social gatherings and food offerings to the gods at home and in temples throughout Nepal and India.
Wish you a Very Happy Dussehra.
Vijayadashmi or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu autumn lunar month of Ashvin, or Ashwayuja, which falls in September or October of the Western calendar. This period starts from the Shukla Paksha Pratipada, or the day after the new moon in Bhadrapada, and culminates on Dashami, the tenth day of Ashvin. The first nine days are celebrated as Maha Navratri (Sanskrit: 'nine nights') or Sharada Navratri (the most important Navratri) and culminate on the tenth day as Dasara.
Significance of the Day
The day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over demons such as Mahishasur. It is a day when devotees worship Goddess Shakti, who represents strength, ability, and courage. This day also celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.
Cultural and Agricultural Importance
In India, the harvest season begins at this time, and the Mother Goddess is invoked to start the new harvest season and reactivate the vigor and fertility of the soil. This is done through religious performances and rituals believed to invoke cosmic forces that rejuvenate the soil. Many people of the Hindu faith observe Dasara through social gatherings and food offerings to the gods at home and in temples throughout Nepal and India.
Wish you a Very Happy Dussehra.