Friday November 22, 2024

Dussehra


Art reflecting good versus evil

The next upcoming Dussehra is on Wednesday October 1, 2025.

Celebration\ Observance

Special prayer and offering food to the gods in temples or homes as well as outdoor fairs and parades are ways the people of the Hindu faith observe Dussehra.

History

Dussehra defines the victory of good over evil with the story of Rama, the Hindu god, defeating Ravanna, the demon king. Another series of Hindu stories called the Mahabharata plays a role in the holiday as well.


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