Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king of Lanka Ravana better known as Doshanon (man with 10 heads) He kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita. Ram with the help of the monkey associates crossed the sea and regained Sita on this very day. The day symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the triumph of absolute righteousness over sin.
Celebration of the Life of Lord Rama
Dussehra is also celebrated to celebrate Lord Rama's life and His teachings. It is Lord Rama who is considered as one of the most revered deities in the Hindu religion and his life and teachings are a source of inspiration for millions of people residing in every corner of this country and abroad.
Celebration of the Victory of Goddess Durga
In different parts of India, Dussehra is celebrated as the victory of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura. This festival is celebrated just after the occasion of Navaratri and culminates in Dussehra.
Renewal of Sweet Relationships
Dussehra is opted as a very auspicious time to renew relationships. It is regarded as an auspicious time to start new ventures, buy properties, and make useful decisions.
Cultural Significance of Dussehra
Dussehra is not just a religious festival but possesses a significant cultural significance too. It is a time for people to throng together, share merriment and happiness, and cement the bonds of community.
Dussehra is a time for hearty celebration, renewal, and reflection. It holds great significance for the Hindus and people of other faiths round the globe.
To Sum Up
Dussehra,the last day of Navratri, falls in 2023 is on October 24, Tuesday. People residing in every corner of the country will celebrate this auspicious occasion with high enthusiasm. Effigies of demon Ravana, an epitome of bad deeds, will be burnt, followed by various fireworks, which represent the destruction of evil from this mundane world. Although this particular festival has different names across India and abroad, the essence of the festival always is the same for everyone, the victory of good deeds over bad deeds.
Here go 5 Wisdom Quotes on Dussehra, the Festival to Mark the Victory of Good Over Evil
• May this Dussehra light up for you the hopes of happy times and dreams for a year full of smiles.
• As the effigy of Ravana burns, let go of all negative thoughts and welcome positivity in your life. Happy Dussehra!
• Let us come in groups to celebrate the victory of good over evil on this very auspicious day. Happy Dussehra!
• The victory of good over evil is not just about one day, but it is a constant battle that we must fight every day. Happy Dussehra!"
• May the blessings of Lord Rama always be with you all and guide you towards the path of virtue. Happy Dussehra!"
Anyway, Dussehra is one of the most important festivals in India to mark the occasion of ousting sins from the throne of virtue.
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It's avictory of good over evil. The light and illumination of good ends the darkness of bad. The bad and evil have always been suppressed by theaura of good deeds.
On this day, Lord Rama killed the evil Ravana who kidnapped Lord Rama's wife Goddess Seeta. The history has been proof that Good always wins against evil. Call it the stories of Mahabharata, epics about Goddess Durga or the modern stories.
We at AskGanesha thought of motivating you to do good and spread happiness around on this Dussehra. Spread good and spread happiness.
Here are 5 wisdom quotes that define Dussehra! Must share and retweet
There is no good and evil, there is only power and those too weak to seek it.
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
God did not create evil. Just as darkness is the absence of light, evil is the absence of God.
Albert Einstein
I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.
Charles Dickens
What if evil doesn't really exist? What if evil is something dreamed up by man, and there is nothing to struggle against except out own limitations? The constant battle between our will, our desires, and our choices?
Libba Bray, Rebel Angels
Goodness is something chosen. When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man.
Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange
Team AskGanesha wishes you all a very happy Dussehra. May this festival end the evils of your life and bring happiness around you
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