Dussehra also known as the Vijayadashami festival marks the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated on the 10th day of Navaratri for different reasons in various regions of India. According to mythology, the Vijayadashami festival traces back to the lord Rama period and it marks the day he killed the 10-headed demon king Ravana. In some Southern and Northern parts of India people believe that the festival is to celebrate Goddess Durga who killed Mahishasuran and protected dharma.
Celebration Of Dussehra
To celebrate people light up their homes with Deepam and burn firecrackers to share their joy. In some regions, Ram Leela’s theatrical drama will be played and in the end, Rama’s character or special guest of the show will launch a fire-headed arrow toward the large idols of the demon lords filled with crackers. The idol burning down marks the end of the play and the triumph of good over evil.
Vijayadashami in Different Regions in India
Vijayadashami aka Dussehra is celebrated differently based on the beliefs and faiths in various regions of India.
- People of Nepal celebrate Vijayadashami as Dashin. On this day people received tika and jamara from elders as blessings.
- It is called as Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh, where the celebration begins on the 10th day of Navaratri and goes on for a week.
- People in Mysore celebrate the Vijayadashami by taking the Goddess Chamundeshwari idol through the public no elephant’s back.
- In Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tripura, Bihar, and Assam people worship Durga idols with pooja. This celebration is also known as Sharadotsav or Durgotsav.
Happy Dussehra Wishes
- The flames of Ravana effigy burn all your worries out and a new day greets you with hope. Wishing you all a very Happy Dussehra 2024.
- All the hurdles and problems on your way just dissolve this Dussehra. Greetings of this auspicious festival.
- Celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Happy Dussehra.
- May your troubles burst away like the fireworks and your happiness multiply this Dussehra. Have a happy one!
- May God shower his choicest wishes over you and remove all evil obstacles in life. Happy Dusshera!
Happy Vijayadashami Greetings
- As we celebrate the victory of Lord Rama, may you overcome all your challenges. Happy Vijayadashami.
- Celebrate the victory of truth and righteousness. happy Vijayadashami to you and your beloved one.
- May the divine energy of Goddess Durga protect and guide you. Happy Vijayadashami.
- May the effigy of Ravana burn away your worries and bring you a year filled with joy and success.
- On this auspicious occasion, I wish the colour, bliss, and beauty Of this festival Be with you through the year.
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