Dusshera or Dasara is also referred as Vijayadashmi and is one of the most famous festival of Hindu Indians. It is celebrated on the tenth day of Hindu calendar day of the month of Ashvin. It usually falls in the Gregorian month of September or October. In most states, Vijaydashmi marks the end of Durga Puja, to offer respect to the deity Maa Durga. This day has a historical significance, as the belief states on this day Maa Durga won over the demon buffalo called Mahishasura and helped in restoration of Dharma. It also marks the end of Ramlila and remembers the victory of Lord Rama’s victory over Demonic Ravana. It is celebrated with processions carrying statues of Lord Durga, Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Kartikeya with music and chants. And the idols later being immersed in water. Some states also have the effigies of Ravana and Kumbhakarana being burnt, marking the destruction of evil.
