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Dussehra, popularly known as Vijayadashami is the culmination of Navaratis in India. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm, all over India.

It is observed differently in different parts of the country, depending upon the legend that is followed in each region.

Dusshera Celebrations in North India

Ramlila forms highlight of celebration of Dusshera in northern India, where the scenes from Rama’s life are depicted, especially Bharat Milap, the reunion of Rama with his brother Bharat, the destruction of Ravana and return of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.

In Himachal Pradesh’s Kulu valley, the very ceremonial festivities and grand processions of the village deities of the hill people marks Dussehra.

In Delhi and nearby states, oversized effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and
Kumbhkaran are burnt in Ramlila.

Ramlila is the next major attraction of Kullu Dusshera.

Dusshera Celebrations in South India

In Tamil Nadu, the nine days preceding Dussehra have been equally divided for worshipping the three Goddesses namely Lakshmi , Saraswati and Durga. The women and children of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka arrange small statues and dolls, known as ‘Bommai Kolu’, on artificial steps and decorate the steps and the nearby place with beautiful lamps and flowers.

Vijayadashmi is the day when the Bommai Kolu is taken down ceremoniously. On the day of Vijayadashami, vidya aarambh (vidyaarambam) is observed. The day is considered very auspicious, especially for the children to begin their education in academics as well as art. Saraswati puja is done on Vijayadashami.

Mysore is famous for a procession of richly bedecked elephants on the brightly lit streets of the city on Dussehra. In Mysore, effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are burnt. The Mysore palace is illuminated for a whole month during the festive season of Dussehra.

Dusshera Celebrations in East India

In West Bengal, Vijayadashmi is celebrated as victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, the demon who ruled the swarglok and the earth with his invincible power. It is the last day of the ten day festival, Vijayadashmi, the idol of Ma Durga is immersed in the nearby river or lake, by the devotees.

In Orissa, the festival is called Vijoya Dashami. The day is considered the last day of the Sharodiya Durga Puja. The immersion of diety is known as ‘Bisarjan Jatra’. After immersing the idol, people in Orissa celebrate ‘Ravan Podi’, wherein demon Ravana are burnt.

Dusshera Celebrations in West India

In Maharashtra, Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Ashwin month, as per the Hindu Calendar. On this day Maa Durga Idols are immersed in water.

Dussehra also marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Aapta tree is worshipped on this day. People exchange leaves of aapta tree leaves (sona leaves) on this day.

Dussehra is considered auspicious to start any new venture, according to the Maharashtrians.

WISH U A VERY HAPPY DUSSEHRA !!!!!