Dusshehra / Vijayadashami 2020

Vijayadashami 2020

Sunday 25^th October, 2020

Vijayadashami also known as Dussehra, Dashehra, Dasara, Dashain. It is mainly celebrated by Hindus. It a religious/cultural festival. It is celebrated with the significance of the victory of Good over Evil. It is celebrated at the end of Ram Lila or Durga Puja.

Dussehra is witnessed for different reasons and is celebrated in various states of India. In the southern and some northeastern part Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja. It remembered for Goddess Durga’s victory over demon Mahishasura. In the northern, central and western states the festival is known as Dussehra / Dasara. In these states, it marks the end of Ram Lila, which is celebrates in remembrance of God Rama’s victory over the Ravan. It signifies the victory of Dharma (Good) over Adharma (Evil). on this, Arujna alone destroyed more than 1 lakh soldiers and defeated kaurav (kuru) warriors including Bhishma, Karna, Ashwatthama etc.

 Vijayadashami festivities incorporate parades to a waterway or sea front that include conveying clay statues of Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, God Ganesha and God Kartikeya, joined by music. After which the clay statues are immersed in the water for farewell. In some part of country on Dasara, transcending representations of Ravan, symbolizing abhorrent, are ignited with firecrackers, denoting underhandedness' devastation. The celebration additionally begins the arrangements for Diwali, the significant celebration of lights, which is commended twenty days after Vijayadashami.

Ramayana-

Main starting of Ramayana is done when Ravana kidnapped Sita. Rama mentioned Ravana to release Sita, yet Ravana cannot; the circumstance raised and prompted the war. In the wake of performing serious compensation for ten thousand years, Ravana got an aid from the maker God Brahma: he could consequently not be slaughtered by gods / divine beings, devils, or spirits. He is depicted as an amazing evil spirit ruler who upsets the repentances of rishis. God Vishnu embodies as the human Rama to annihilation and kill him. A deadly fight happens among Rama and Ravana in which Rama kills Ravana. Ravana has ten heads thus, killing of a person who has ten heads is called Dusshera. At last, Dharma was set up on the Earth as a result of Rama's triumph over Ravana. Hence, this celebration is praised helping the triumph to remember Good over Evil.

Mahabharata-

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic. The story revolves around two branches of a family – 1^st is the Pandavas and 2^nd is Kauravas – the deadly fight between these two is known as the Kurukshetra War which is a battle for the throne of Hastinapura. Including within it the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata is one of the most important texts of ancient Indian. In this battle of Mahabharata Arujna (Pandav) proved that he was the best warrior in the world. Arujna alone defeated the entire Kaurav (kuru) army of 1 lakh soldiers, Bhishma, Karna, Ashwattama and many more. Arujna means also vijaya, ever victorious.  The incident took place on the same day in which lord Rama killed Ravan. It was also Arujna’s day so also popular as “Vijaya Dashami”.

How celebrations take place in various regions

Himachal Pradesh-

The most famous Dussehra in north India is celebrated in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is notable as there is large fair and parade which witnessed by million people. Fest is a symbol of victory of good over evil by Shree Ram. It is celebrated with a great procession. The special features of the Kullu Dussehra is – Arrival of floats containing divinities from different parts of the nearby regions.

Southern India-

In southern part of India Dussehra is celebrated with worshiping Goddess Durga, lightening in the temples. It was also known as Mahanavami. Celebration hosted various competitions such as singing and dancing, fireworks and parades. Major center of Vijayadashami celebration held Mysore. This festival also celebrates the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, music and art.

Western India-

In western part (such as Gujrat) of India this festival signifies the victory of Lord Rama, Goddess Durga over evil powers. This region celebrates this festival with Dandiya Raas and Garba, in which they dance with their traditional dresses. In Maharashtra, they immersed their deities in water on this day. They also exchange sweets between their family and friends. In Goa, Dussehra is known as Dasro, which marks victory of Goddess Durga’s over demon Mahishasura.

Eastern India-

Bhojya Dashmi is replaces name of Dussehra in the eastern India. People will worship Goddess Durga and immersed Goddess statues in the water which marked as goodbye. They also exchange gifts, sweets between their loved ones.

Nepal-

Dussehra is known as Dashain in Nepal. Relatives come to their native homes. Elder make a mark (known as tika) on forehead of youngster. They worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day and give best wishes to loved ones.

Best Wishes / SMS for Dussehra 2020 / Dusera 2020 / Vijayadashami 2020

1.     May God erase all your problem on this Dussehra. Happy Dussehra 2020.

2.   As this festival is well known for victory of Good over Evil. Same you will take win over your bad spirits.

3.   On the occasion of Dussehra, I pray Lord Rama to bless you with pride, respect and achievement. Happy Dussehra 2020.

4.   Wish you achieve happiness in everything in your life. Happy Dussehra 2020.

5.    May God Ram bless you and your family with lots of happiness. Happy Dussehra 2020.

6.   On the occasion of this Dussehra I pray that, may Shree Ram Favor you and your family. Happy Dussehra 2020.

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