Let us now come down to the serious contents for which this blog was created on the auspicious day of Ashtami (the eighth day of Navrathris / Durga Puja which is being celebrated in India).
During this period many people keep fast for nine days and on the tenth day Vijayadashami / Dussehra is celebrated.
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra is celebrated across India on the tenth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Ashwayuja or Ashwina, and is the end of the 10-day annual festival of Dasara or Navrathri / Durga Puja. The celebration vary vastly by region; but the theme is the victory of the forces of Good over Evil. It is also considered to be an auspicious day to begin new things in life.
In Northern India, the festival marks victory of Shri Rama, avtara of Vishnu and prince of Ayodhya, over Ravana, the king of Lanka who wrongfully abducted Sita Mata, Shri Rama’s wife. During this festival huge melas or fetes are organised. Ramlila is organized with much public enthusiasm all over northern India during this period. The effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are burnt , signifying the victory of good over evil, and bringing the festivities to a close.
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