The month of September/October corresponding to the month of ‘Ashwin” according to Hindu Calendar holds significant importance in Indian culture as almost all major festivals are observed in this period. Hindus observe a 10 day ceremony of fast, rituals, celebrations, fiests to honor the mother Goddess and triumph of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana, this 10 day period is known as Navratri.
This celebration starts with prayers, fasting, dancing and ends with the festival of Dussehra. Navratri and Dussehra is celebrated throughout the country at the same time, with varying rituals, but with great enthusiasm and energy as it marks the end of scorching summer and the start of winter season.
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dussehra it is also called Vijaydashami, on which a number of fairs are organized throughout India, which culminate with burning effigies of Ravana. The day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
A lot of local traditions and crafts have been a part of the culture for centuries. The biggest fascination for kids are the effigies of Ravana and his siblings, the burning of the effigies symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
This celebration starts with prayers, fasting, dancing and ends with the festival of Dussehra. Navratri and Dussehra is celebrated throughout the country at the same time, with varying rituals, but with great enthusiasm and energy as it marks the end of scorching summer and the start of winter season.
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dussehra it is also called Vijaydashami, on which a number of fairs are organized throughout India, which culminate with burning effigies of Ravana. The day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
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| Ravana with his 10 heads |
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| Ravana and his siblings take a truck ride in Delhi |
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