Esani (Nibedita)
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In the months of Ashwin and kartik, Hindus observe a 10 day ceremony of fast, rituals, celebrations to honor the mother Goddess and triumph of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana.
Dussehra also symbolizes the triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Thus, it is a celebration of victory of good over evil.
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dussehra, on which number of fairs are organized throughout the northern India, burning effigies of Ravana.It is also called “Vijayadashmi” as this day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গাপূজা Durga Puja) is the biggest festival of Bengali Hindus. It is also called Akalbodhan, Vijaya Dashami, Dashain, and Dussehra. The actual period of the worship however may be over the preceding nine days Navaratri or five days (;Sasthi ,Saptami,Asthami,Nabami&;Vijaya Dashami;) .
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In the months of Ashwin and kartik, Hindus observe a 10 day ceremony of fast, rituals, celebrations to honor the mother Goddess and triumph of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana.
Dussehra also symbolizes the triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Thus, it is a celebration of victory of good over evil.
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dussehra, on which number of fairs are organized throughout the northern India, burning effigies of Ravana.It is also called “Vijayadashmi” as this day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গাপূজা Durga Puja) is the biggest festival of Bengali Hindus. It is also called Akalbodhan, Vijaya Dashami, Dashain, and Dussehra. The actual period of the worship however may be over the preceding nine days Navaratri or five days (;Sasthi ,Saptami,Asthami,Nabami&;Vijaya Dashami;) .