Dussehra

• • • • • • • • Dussehra is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated annually at the end of Navaratri, a nine-day festival that celebrates the honor of the divine feminine by worshipping the Goddess Durga. Dussehra primarily honors the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura in most regions, while in others it honors the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. Different regions of the country also celebrate this festival with different practices and rituals. In North Indian cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Agra, the holiday involves many performances of the Ramlila story and the burning of large statues of Ravana. In Kolkata, thousands of pandals, or temporary structures, are set up and decorated to worship Durga. Why You Should Experience Dussehra in India • Watch a performance of the famous story of the battle between Lord Rama and Ravana in Delhi. • Go pandal hopping in Kolkata where you can see thousands of statues of Durga that have been set up to worship the goddess each with a unique theme or decorative style. • Watch towering effigies of Ravana being burned to commemorate the defeat of evil. • See the Mysore Palace when it is illuminated with almost 100,000 lights during the festivities. • Watch the torchlight parade at the Bannimantap grounds in Mysore where there are fireworks, a daredevil show with motorcycles, and a laser show. Dussehra Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of ...

• • News • Bollywood News • Bollywood Features News • Slideshows • South Cinema • International • Television • OTT / Web Series • Fashion & Lifestyle • K-Pop • Movies • Upcoming Releases • Top 100 Movies • Movie Reviews • Celebs • Top 100 Celebs • Digital Celebs • Photos • Parties and Events • Celeb Photos • Celeb Wallpapers • Movie Stills • First Look • Movie Wallpapers • Toons • Music • Song Lyrics • Music Reviews • Videos • Trailers • Celeb Interviews • OTT • First Day First Show • Parties & Events • Television • Exclusive & Specials • Movie Songs • Box Office • Box Office Collection • Analysis & Features • All Time Top Grossers • Overseas Box Office • 100 Crore club • 200 Crore club • Top Male Celebs • Top Female Celebs • Trending • Jogira Sara Ra Ra Movie Review • The Kerala Story Box Office • Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Movie Review • Bandaa Movie Review • Bloody Daddy Movie Review • BH Style Icons Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has decided to shift the release date of his upcoming film The Vaccine War to Dussehra 2023. Initially scheduled for release during the Independence Day weekend, the film will now hit the cinemas on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Vivek Agnihotri directorial The Vaccine War release date shifted to Dussehra 2023 Following the tremendous success of The Kashmir Files , Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and his producer-wife Pallavi Joshi are currently giving the final touches to The Vaccine War . While a few days of shooting are yet to be completed, the duo als...

The term Dussehra 2022: Date, history, puja muhurat, significance and celebration of Vijayadashami(Twitter/Sagar_RPX) It falls on the tenth day of Sharada Navratri but the celebrations and cultural practices differ with different region of culturally diverse India yet amazingly, the essence of the festival remains. Here's all you need to know about whether Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on October 4 or 5 this year, history and significance of the Hindu festival and puja muhurat along with celebration traditions. Date: The Hindu festival is observed on Shukla Paksha Dashmi during the month of Ashwin as per Hindu lunar calendar and a day after Maha Navami or at the end of Shardiya Navratri. This year Dussehra will be celebrated on October 5, 2022 with much fervour and zeal and mark an end to the Navratri festival that began on September 26. History: Dussehra denotes victory of good over evil and there are two stories that are associated with the festival in Hindu mythology. It is said that it was on this day that Durga defeated Mahishasura after a fierce battle lasting for more than nine days. As per another mythology, Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of Rama over ten-headed demon king of Lanka, Ravana. Puja Muhurat: According to Drikpanchang, the puja muhurat falls on October 5 from 02:07 pm to 02:54 pm while the Durga Visarjan muhurat is from 6:16 am to 8:37 am. Significance: Navratri — the nine days of celebration of each form of Godde...

The beautiful festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashmi is celebrated on the final day of Navratri. This year, Vijayadashmi falls on 5 October. It is commemorated to mark the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and also the victory of Maa Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Dussehra comes from two Sanskrit words “Dasha” and “Hara”, where Dasha means ten (referring to the ten heads of Ravana) and hara means defeat (defeat of Ravana). The effigies of Ravana, his son Meghanada and brother Kumbhakaran are burnt on this day in several parts of the country. Ramlilas performances are also held during Navratri in which stories from Lord Rama’s life are shown. In many parts of the country, idols of Maa Durga are immersed in water to mark the end of Durga Puja. Navratri 2022: Maa Shailputri to be worshipped on Day 1; know significance, puja vidhi, prasad Navratri Day 6: How to worship Maa Katyayani? All you need to know History: Lord Brahma gave a boon to the demon Mahishasura that no man or god can kill him. After this, he began engaging in brutal activities and troubling the gods. This made all the gods create Maa Durga to fight him. The battle between the Goddess and the demon lasted for nine days, and on the tenth day, she killed him. Significance: The festival of Dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil forces. It also marks several significant events in Hindu mythology. Vijayadashmi also signals the coming of Diwali, with the festival of lights being celebrated 20...

Dussehra 2022: This year Dussehra will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. On the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvin, which usually falls in September or October, Dussehra is celebrated. Also called Vijayadashmi, is an auspicious Hindu festival. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the evil with ten heads, Ravan, who abducted Lord Rama's wife Sita. Dussehra 2022: Meaning The meaning of the festival is reflected in the name "Dussehra" - The words 'Dus' and 'Hara' combine to make the term. Another interpretation derives from the festival's mythology, in which "Dus" stands for the 10 heads of Ravana or evil and "Hara" is the verb to overpower or eliminate. Dussehra 2022: Significance Dussehra is celebrated in northern states in honour of Lord Rama, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. The festival of Dussehra, which is also known as Vijayadashami, commemorates the death of the demon Mahishasura on the tenth day of Navratri by Goddess Durga as well. Dussehra 2022: Date and Timings (Shubh muhurat) Dussehra will be celebrated on October 5. The Dashami tithi begins at 02:20 PM on October 04, 2022, and ends at 12:00 pm on October 05, 2022. Shravana Nakshatra lasts from 10:51 pm on October 4th, 2022 to 09:15 PM on October 5th, 2022. (according to drinkpanchang.com) Dussehra 2022: Chant this mantra ॐ दशरथाय विद्महे सीतावल्लभाय धीमहि तन्नो राम: प्रचोदयात्

By Grace Cyril: After the huge success of his last directorial, The Kashmir Files, director Vivek Agnihotri announced his next project, The Vaccine War. The film was earlier supposed to release on Independence Day, August 15, 2023, in 11 languages. It has now come to light that the release date of the film has been postponed. The Vaccine War will hit theatres this Dussehra now. RELEASE DATE OF THE VACCINE WAR POSTPONED Taran added, "After the #Blockbuster run of #TheKashmirFiles, #VivekRanjanAgnihotri and his producer-wife #PallaviJoshi are currently giving finishing touches to #TheVaccineWar. A few days shoot is yet to be executed, besides the duo have plans of organising pre-release screenings of the film in #USA [#TheKashmirFiles also followed the same strategy], before it hits the *cinemas* in #India. That explains the shift to #Dussehra2023 (sic)." After the ABOUT THE VACCINE WAR Vivek Agnihotri announced The Vaccine War last year and shared his excitement about the project. The first look poster featured the tagline "A war you didn't know you fought. And won". It soon went on floors in Lucknow. Though not much has been revealed about the film, the name speaks volumes about the theme that the film is based on. It signifies that it will open certain chapters about Indian Bio-scientists and indigenous vaccines. The film will pay tribute to the dedication of the medical fraternity and scientists during the uncertain times of the Covid-19 pandemic. The film will release i...

Kullu Dussehra is the famous International Dussehra festival celebrated on October 15 this year in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Dussehra at Kullu begins on the tenth day of Navratri, which is held in October and continues for seven days. The festival commemorates the installment of the deity Lord Raghunath in the Kullu valley. To devotees, the festival also symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The celebrations are massive, with thousands of tourists from around the globe. Music, food, dancing, troupe performances, and colorful attire make up the fascinating aura of the Dussehra. In 1972, Kullu Dussehra was recognized as an international event. History of International: Dussehra Kullu Valley, also known as ‘Kulanthapitha’ (Valley of Gods), is renowned for its annual grand Dussehra celebration, attracting thousands of tourists worldwide. The Kullu Dussehra festival dates back to the 16th century to the legend of King Jagat Singh of Kullu, who installed an idol of Raghunath on his throne as an act of repentance. Historians indicate that Lord Raghunath’s idol was brought to Kullu from Ayodhya in 1651, during the king’s rule. King Jagat Singh invited all deities to come to pay tribute to Lord Raghunath, and thus began the annual Dussehra celebration which continues to this today. He also proclaimed Lord Raghunath as the supreme deity of Kullu Valley. The celebrations of the Kullu Dussehra festival involve music and dance. The colorful decorations symbolize happiness...