In the grand epic of the Ramayana, Ravana is painted as the quintessential villain — the demon king of Lanka who abducted ...

Dussehra or Vijayadashmi is a major Hindu festival ... Nitish Kumar fired an arrow to ignite the effigy, which quickly burst into flames, followed by the burning of 75-foot and 70-foot effigies ...

In the heart of a local turmeric farm, chants of prayer echoed over cheerful conversation and the smell of authentic Indian food to celebrate the Hindu holiday of Dussehra. The owner of Raw Roots ...

On Oct. 12, Hindus around the world will celebrate Dussehra, a major festival observed annually. This week’s commenters discuss the origin of Dussehra and its rituals, such as the burning in ...

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil. On this day, people celebrate the triumph of Lord Rama over the Ravan, symbolising the victory of righteousness.

She was later handed a ceremonial bow and arrow to shoot towards the effigies, following which they were set ablaze. Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi attended Dussehra celebrations at an event ...

Dussehra, the 10th day mark the culmination of the nine-day Navratri and a significant Hindu festival celebrating Lord Rama’s victory over the demon Ravana (one of the great devotees of Lord ...

It is observed on the tenth day of the Ashwin or Kartik months. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12. As per the lunar calendar, on the tenth day of the waxing moon, Shukla Paksha ...

Happy Dussehra 2024: Every Hindu festival carries the core value of the victory of good over evil. Dussehra is one of the biggest festivals in India, marking the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana ...

Vijayadashami, another name for Dussehra, is an auspicious Indian festival, celebrated with great fervour and devotion. Dussehra symbolises the triumph of virtue over evil. The victory of Maa ...