{"id":3802,"date":"2019-06-10T12:31:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T12:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrotalk.in\/astrology-blog\/?p=3802"},"modified":"2022-01-05T19:23:48","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T13:53:48","slug":"dussehra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/","title":{"rendered":"Dussehra 2022 &#8211; Why Lord Ram almost sacrificed his Eye on Dussehra?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>He is the symbol of fire in acts and fondness in the heart. May on this <\/em><br>Dussehra&nbsp;<em>the odyssey of your life be as righteous and as gleaming as the impression of Lord Ram<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Overture_to_the_Festival_and_Lord_Ram\" >Overture&nbsp; to the Festival and Lord Ram&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Meaning_of_Dussehra\" >Meaning of Dussehra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Significance_of_Dussehra\" >Significance of Dussehra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#The_history_behind_the_Celebration_of_Dussehra\" >The history behind the Celebration of Dussehra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Core_Rituals\" >Core Rituals&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Celebration\" >Celebration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Best_Dishes_to_Cook_on_Dussehra\" >Best Dishes to Cook on Dussehra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Dussehra_2022_across_the_Country\" >Dussehra 2022 across the Country \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Closing_Mentions\" >Closing Mentions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/dussehra\/#Dussehra_2022_Date\" >Dussehra 2022 Date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overture_to_the_Festival_and_Lord_Ram\"><\/span>Overture&nbsp; to the Festival and Lord Ram&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hindu Mythology, the majority of the festival offers people the meaning of triumph of good over evil. In standing with this, Dussehra is one such celebration of the victory of the goodness of evil being. This festival comes precisely 20 days before the celebration of Diwali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra is also known to people as Vijayadashmi and Dashain. As a matter of fact, the celebration of Dussehra falls on the tenth day of Ashwin month in accordance with the Hindu calendar. Typically, the festival of Dussehra falls in the month of September or October of the Gregorian calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra is one of the major Hindu festivals. The ending day of Navaratri or Durga Puja brings the celebration of Dussehra on the tenth day every year. People from different regions of the country have different reasons for the celebration for Dussehra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the points of facts, in the eastern and northern parts of India, the celebration comes with the end of Navaratri. In these states, this festival commences the preparation of other Hindu celebrations including one major-festival Diwali or Dipawali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Dussehra\"><\/span>Meaning of Dussehra <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra or Dasahara, Dusshera, Dasara, or Dashain, this is the day of celebration of the end of demons by deities.&nbsp; Also, the festival of Dussehra is popularly known as Vijayadashami. Furthermore, it is an amalgamation of two words which are Vijay meaning \u201cVictory\u201d and Dashmi meaning \u201ctenth\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival of Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day after a 9-day long Navaratri\/ Durga Puja celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Dussehra\"><\/span>Significance of Dussehra <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dussehra- <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day of Dussehra is the mark of the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu Lord Ram\u2019s triumph over Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Every year, Indians around the world celebrate Dussehra with gusto. Across the country, this day has a significance of an auspicious day. Every region and locality has its own significant method of celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/meaning-of-Dussehra.png\" alt=\"Significance of Dussehra \" class=\"wp-image-80420\" width=\"422\" height=\"191\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is one other significant factor Ayudha Puja which has an association with Dussehra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ayudha Puja<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rituals of AyudhaPuja take place on the ninth day of Dussehra. In several regions of India, people celebrate Ayudha Puja with zeal and enthusiasm. There is no hype and people worship Gods on this day like every other day. However, the worship of books, computers, pens, kitchen tool, and cars, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worship of numerous working tools that are used for livelihood takes place on this day. People believe these tools to be as divine as the Gods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_behind_the_Celebration_of_Dussehra\"><\/span>The history behind the Celebration of Dussehra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hindu mythology, Dussehra has a special mention as a grand festival. It teaches us the lesson of humanity and godliness together at once. On this day, Lord Ram or Shri Ram kills Ravana,<strong> king of Lanka<\/strong>, and frees Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Ram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In tales, Ravana and Lord Ram have a 9-day fearsome battle. Also, on the same day, Goddess Durga kills the <strong>demon Mahishasur<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This day is a commemoration of Lord Ram to triumph over Ravana and freeing Goddess Sita from captivity in Lanka. Ravana abducts Goddess Sita while she was in the forests with Ram and his younger brother Laksham for Vanvasa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the commencement of the battle between Ravana\u2019s army and Lord Ram\u2019s Vanar Sena, <strong>Lord Ram worships Goddess Durga<\/strong> and offers her 108 lotuses &amp; lamps. He seeks his blessings for strength to win the battle. Meanwhile, to test Lord Ram\u2019s reverence, Goddess Durga removes one lotus out of 108. As Lord Ram reaches to the end of his prayers, he realizes that one lotus was missing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lord Ram is also known as the name Kamalnayan. He starts to cut off his own eye. Upon this, goddess Durga instantaneously grants him Victory over Ravana. &nbsp;Devotees believe Lord Ram wins the battle because of the prayers offered to Goddess Durga. This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil, victory of Lord Ram and Goddess over King Ravana andMahishasur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Rituals\"><\/span>Core Rituals&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra celebration occurs in the major parts of the country. People from different regions have different ways of celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pexels-photo-819516-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Core Rituals \" class=\"wp-image-80423\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are grand processions and fairs organized for the occasion of Vijayadashmi. In various parts of the county, in public procession, the enactment of the <strong>Ram Lila<\/strong> takes place on the grand stages with a great number of audiences. In certain states, the burning of effigies of Ravana in front of a good number of people is organized with proper security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preparations of the occasion begin 10 days prior to the event with the commencement of the Navaratri. On the tenth day, people organize colorful exhibitions and fairs. Later, devotees worship Lord Ram and Goddess Sita and Goddess Durga. And burst crackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebration\"><\/span>Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, Dussehra is typically a ten-day-long festival because people prepare for ten days for this festival. Second, it also has recognition as Vijayadashmi. Furthermore, in most of the southern parts of the country, people celebrate this day as Dasara. In many other regions, it is called Dashera and Dussera. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fall of this ten-day festival depends on the lunar date with many other important dates. There are many regions in India. There are complications to name it one festival as it has many names according to many regions. However, this day is a public holiday all over the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the festival is a representation of the <strong>legends of Ramayana<\/strong>, <strong>Lord Ram, and Ravana<\/strong>. This tale includes the battle between Lord Ram and demon king Ravana over the abduction of Goddess Sita. On the day of Dussehra Lord Ram wins a 9-day long battle again Lanka\u2019s king Ravana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this day, people bring large statues of Ravana to burn and celebrate the win of Lord Ram in the form of \u201cRavana Dahan\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People from Bisrakh don\u2019t celebrate Dussehra in the form of burning effigies of Ravana because it is the birthplace of demon king Ravana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Dishes_to_Cook_on_Dussehra\"><\/span>Best Dishes to Cook on Dussehra <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Delectable-Offerings-and-Dishes-on-Dussehra.png\" alt=\"Delectable Offerings and Dishes\" class=\"wp-image-80425\" width=\"346\" height=\"159\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>celebration of Dussehra<\/strong> is the festival of sweets. Thus, each region of India celebrates the day with the native sweet dish. So, here is a list of sweets that you can try on this Dussehra- &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweets- <\/strong>Gulab Jamun, Gujiya, Mal Pua, Rawa Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa, Chhena Malai, Bengali Rusgulla, and Kaju Katli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drinks- <\/strong>Thandai, Lassi, and Nimbu Shikanji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snacks- <\/strong>Dahi Vada, Pakodi, Kachori, Dahi Papdi, and Chana Masala. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meals- <\/strong>Chhole, Butter Naan\/ Puri, Matar Paneer, Aloo Gobhi, Matar Pulao, or Jeera Rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra_2022_across_the_Country\"><\/span>Dussehra 2022 across the Country \u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People from different regions <strong>celebrate Dussehra<\/strong> in different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astrotalk.com\/astrology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pexels-photo-714559-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Dussehra across the Country  \" class=\"wp-image-80427\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delhi<\/strong> \u2013 The capital of India brings a diverse representation of its existence on the<strong> day of Dussehra<\/strong>. People set a grand effigy of Ravana to set on fire after the enactment of Ram Lila. A grand fair occurs on the day and people set stalls for numerous dishes and other stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mysore &#8211; <\/strong>In Karnataka, the Dussehra celebration takes place for more than 400 years. Mysore has a universal acclamation for the grand experience on Vijayadashmi. Also, on the day of Dussehra, in this city people decorate the city for the propitious occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kullu<\/strong> \u2013 Everyone is familiar with this place as one of the best tourist attractions. In Kullu, Dussehra is a majestic festival that takes place for 7 to 8 days. Besides a perfect holiday destination, this place serves as one of the most popular destinations on Dussehra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, people from other regions can consider Kullu to be a choice for vacation during the <strong>Dussehra holidays<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Varanasi <\/strong>\u2013 While this may be true, that the beautiful Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi celebrates Dussehra in the most unique manner. Also, this festival brings people to come together to the holy place and celebrate Vijayadashmi. However, cities like <em>Allahabad <\/em>and Baraha also celebrate Dussehra with great enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gujarat<\/strong> \u2013 In point of facts from the past many years, this state has a significant way of observing the<strong> 9-day long Durga Puja<\/strong>. People celebrate for nine days by dancing and singing. On the tenth day, a grand function is held for the celebration of Vijayadashmi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Mentions\"><\/span>Closing Mentions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a matter of fact, people across the country decorate their homes and temples with colorful flowers and lamps. With the arrangements of lights and colors, fairs are organized. On grand stages, the enactment of <strong>Ram Lila<\/strong> takes place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time of the festival is perfect for visiting family and friends. However, you may consider going to different regions this year to observe different attractions on the day of<strong> Dussehra 2022.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra_2022_Date\"><\/span>Dussehra 2022 Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, Dussehra will fall on Wednesday,\u00a05 October. Also, here are the dates for Dussehra Next Five Years- \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Day<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Date<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Year<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Sunday \n  <\/td><td>\n  25<sup>th<\/sup>\n  October\n  <\/td><td>\n  2020\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Friday\n  <\/td><td>\n  15<sup>th<\/sup>\n  October \n  <\/td><td>\n  2021\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Wednesday\n  <\/td><td>\n  5<sup>th<\/sup>\n  October\n  <\/td><td>\n  2022\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Tuesday\n  <\/td><td>\n  24<sup>th<\/sup>\n  October\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Saturday\n  <\/td><td>\n  12<sup>th<\/sup>\n  October \n  <\/td><td>\n  2024\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>We hope you enjoyed reading about the festival of Dussehra. Also, you may also like to read about <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/He is the symbol of fire in acts and fondness in heart. May the odyssey of your life be as righteous and as gleaming as the impression of Lord Ram Overture   In Hindu Mythology, majority of the festival offer people a meaning of triumph of good over evil. Dussehra is one such celebration of victory of goodness of evil being. This festival comes precisely 20 days before the celebration of Diwali.  Dussehra is also known to people as Vijayadashmi and Dashain. The celebration of Dussehra falls on the tenth day of Ashwin month in accordance of the Hindu calendar. Typically the festival of Dussehra falls in the month of September or October of the Gregorian calendar.  Dussehra is one the major Hindu festivals. The ending day of Navaratri or Durga Puja brings the celebration of Dussehra on the tenth day every year. People from different regions of the country have different reasons for the celebration for Dussehra.  In the eastern and northern parts of India, the celebration comes with the end of Navaratri. In these states, this festival commences the preparation of other Hindu celebration including one major festival Diwali or Dipawali.  Meaning of Dussehra  Dussehra or Dasahara, Dusshera, Dasara, or Dashain, this is the day of celebration of the end of demons by deities.  The festival of Dussehra is also called Vijayadashmi. It is an amalgamation of two words which are Vijay meaning \u201cVictory\u201d and Dashmi meaning \u201ctenth\u201d.  The festival of Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day after a 9-day long Navaratri\/ Durga Puja celebration.  Significance of Dussehra  Dussehra-  The day of Dussehra is the mark of the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu Lord Ram\u2019s triumph over Ravana, demon king of Lanka. Every year, Indians around the world celebrate Dussehra with gusto. Across the country, this day has remark of an auspicious day. Every region and locality has it its own significant method of the celebrations.  There is one other significant factor Ayudha Puja which has association with Dussehra.  Ayudha Puja The rituals of Ayudha Puja take place on the ninth day of Dussehra. In several regions of India, people celebrate Ayudha Puja with zeal and enthusiasm. There are no hype and people worship Gods on this day as every other day. However, worship of books, computers, pens, kitchen tool, and cars etc.  The worship of numerous working tools that are used for livelihood takes place on this day. People believe these tools to be as divine as the Gods.  History behind the Celebration  In Hindu mythology, Dussehra has a special mention as to a grand festival. It teaches us the lesson of humanity and godliness altogether at once. On this day, Lord Ram or Shri Ram kills Ravana, king of Lanka and frees Goddess Sita, wife of Lord Ram.  In tales, Ravana and Lord Ram have a 9-day fearsome battle. Also, on the same day, Goddess Durga kills the demon Mahishasur.  This day is a commemoration of Lord Ram to triumph over Ravana and freeing Goddess Sita from captivity in Lanka. Ravana abducts Goddess Sita while she was in the forests with Ram and his younger brother Laksham for Vanvas.  Before commencement of the battle between Ravana\u2019s army and Lord Ram\u2019s Vanar Sena, Lord Ram worships Goddess Durga and offers her 108 lotuses &amp; lamps. He seeks his blessings for strength to win the battle. Meanwhile, to test Lord Ram\u2019s reverence, Goddess Durga removes one lotus out of 108. As Lord Ram reaches to the end of his prayers, he realizes that one lotus was missing.  Lord Ram is also known as the name Kamalnayan. He starts to cut off his own eye. Upon this, Goddess Durga instantaneously grants him Victory over Ravana.  Devotees believe, Lord Ram wins battle because of the the prayers offered to Goddess Durga. This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil, victory of Lord Ram and Goddess over King Ravana and Mahishasur.  Core Rituals and Celebration  Dussehra celebration occurs in the major parts of the country. People from different regions have different ways of celebration.  There are grand processions and fairs organized for the occasion of Vijayadashmi. In various parts of the county, in public procession the enactment of the Ram Lila take place on the grand stages with a great number of audiences. In certain states, burning of effigies of Ravana in front of a good number of people is organized with proper security.  The preparations of the occasion begin 10 days prior to event with the commencement of the Navaratri. On the tenth day, people organize colorful exhibitions and fairs. Later, devotees worship Lord Ram and Goddess Sita and Goddess Durga. And burst crackers.  Dussehra is typically a ten day long festival because people prepare for ten days for this festival. It is also has recognition as Vijayadashmi. In most of the southern parts of the country people celebrate this day as Dasara. In many other regions, it is called Dashera and Dussera.  The fall of this ten day festival depends on the lunar date with many other important dates. There are many regions in India. There are complications to name it one festival as it has many names according to many regions. However, this day is a public holiday all over the country.  The festival is a representation of legends of Ramayana, Lord Ram and Ravana. This tale includes the battle between Lord Ram and demon king Ravana over abduction of Goddess Sita. On the day of Dussehra Lord Ram wins a 9-day long battle again Lanka\u2019s king Ravana.  On this day, people bring large statues of Ravana to burn and celebrate the win of Lord Ram in the form of \u201cRavana Dahan\u201d. People from Bisrakh don\u2019t celebrate dussehra in the form of burning effigies of Ravana because it is the birthplace of demon king Ravana.  Delectable Offerings and Dishes on Dussehra  The celebration of Dussehra is the festival of sweets. Each region of India, celebrates the day with the native sweet dish. Here is the list of sweets that you can try on this Dussehra-   Sweets- Gulab Jamun, Gujiya, Mal Pua, Rawa Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa, Chhena Malai, Bengali Rusgulla, and Kaju Katli.  Drinks- Thandai, Lassi, and Nimbu Shikanji. Snacks- Dahi Bada, Pakodi, Kachori, Dahi Papdi, and Chana Masala.  Meals- Chhole, Butter Naan\/ Puri, Matar Paneer, Aloo Gobhi, Matar Pulao, or Jeera Rice.  Dussehra across the Country   People from different region celebrate Dussehra in different ways.  Delhi \u2013 The capital of India brings a diverse representation of its existence on the day of Dussehra. People set a grand effigy of Ravana to set on fire after the enactment of Ram Lila. A grand fair occurs on the day and people set stalls for numerous dishes and other stuffs.  Mysore - In Karnataka, Dussehra celebration takes place since more than 400 years. Mysore has a universal acclamation for the grand experience on Vijayadashmi. On the day of Dussehra, in this city people decorate the city for the propitious occasion.  Kullu \u2013 Everyone is familiar with this place as one of the best tourist attractions. In Kullu, Dussehra is a majestic festival that takes place for 7 to 8 days. People from other region can consider Kullu to be a choice for vacation during Dussehra holidays.  Varanasi \u2013 On the beautiful Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi celebrates Dussehra in the most unique manner. This festival brings people to come together on the holy place and celebrate Vijayadashmi. Also cities like Allahabad and Baraha also celebrate Dussehra with great enthusiasm. Gujarat \u2013 This state has a significant way of observing the 9-day long Durga Puja. People celebrate for nine days by dancing and singing. On the tenth day, a grand function is held for the celebration of Vijayadashmi.  Closing Mentions People across the country decorate their homes and temples with colorful flowers and lamps. With the arrangements of lights and colors, fairs are organized. On grand stages, the enactment of Ram Lila takes place.  The time of festival is perfect for visiting family and friends. You may consider going to different regions this year to observe different attractions on the day of Dussehra.  Dussehra in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 This year Dussehra falls on Tuesday, 8th October.  Dussehra Next Five Years-   Day\tDate\tYear Sunday \t25th October\t2020 Friday\t15th October \t2021 Wednesday\t5th October\t2022 Tuesday\t24th October\t2023 Saturday\t12th October \t2024  You may also like to read about Zodiac Signs. 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