Vijayadashami 22 october

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is observed on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvin, which usually falls in September or October.

Facts related to the Vijayadashami

The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, who had abducted Rama’s wife Sita. Rama, with the help of his brother Lakshmana and the monkey god Hanuman, waged a war against Ravana and killed him on the tenth day of the battle. This day is known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which means “the tenth day of victory.”

It is incorrect to say that Lord Rama was killed by another god. He was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and his story is one of the most revered and celebrated in Hindu mythology.

There are several customs and traditions associated with Vijayadashami. People decorate their homes with flowers and lights, and offer prayers to the goddess Durga, who is worshipped as the embodiment of feminine power and strength. In some parts of India, large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and son Meghnad are burned to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.

It is considered auspicious to begin new ventures, such as starting a business or buying a house, on Vijayadashami. People also exchange gifts and sweets with their friends and family, and seek the blessings of elders.

While it is important to follow ethical and moral principles on all days, there are no specific restrictions or rules related to insulting others, cutting trees, or telling lies on Vijayadashami. The festival is primarily about celebrating the victory of good over evil and seeking the blessings of the divine.