Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami is one of the biggest festivals observed by the Hindu community in the country.

It is celebrated at the end of Navratri, on account of which the date changes every year. Under the Hindu calendar’s month of Kartik, this festival will be observed on the 10th day of this month.

Dussehra is primarily the celebration of victory of Hindu God Rama over demon Ravana, the king of Lanka. The day is observed with country-wide processions carrying statues of Durga, Saraswati, Ganesha, Lakshmi, and more to nearby rivers or oceans and immersing them. Also, effigies of Ravana are burned symbolizing the victory of good over evil and celebrations are held by lighting fireworks. Also, Diwali or Deepavali festival preparations are started.

Every year, the festival of Dussehra is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. People across the country take part in the occasion in their unique style. It is the day when ten-headed Ravana was killed by Lord Rama. Vijayadashami is an auspicious festival in Hinduism and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Every locality of the country has its own uniqueness in the celebrations.

The festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated differently in various parts of the country. While at some localities people engage in public processions, at some localities they take part in Ram Leela. Ravan Dahan is organised in a few cities. The most vital features of the festival include bursting crackers and feasting. Colorful exhibitions and fairs are organised on the occasion at many places in India. Moreover, people enact the entire Ramayana right from ten days prior to the festival of Dussehra. The celebrations remain the same during Dussehra holidays 2020.