Vijaya Dashami or Dassera
Vijaya Dashami or Dassera is celebrated on the tenth tithi of the bright of fortnight in the month of Ashwin (September-October). It commemorates the day of victory over Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, by Lord Ram. It denotes victory over evil and is celebrated as National Festivals. The statues of Ravana are brunet as a mark of annihilation of evil forces. Lord Rama along with consort Sita, Laxman, his constant companion brother and the mighty devotee Hanuman who is ever at the Lord’s service, is worshipped. Joy and enthusiasm prevails all over. |
