Dussehra 2024 Why is it celebrated ?

Dussehra celebrated on 10th day of the month of Ashvini. On this day, evil was defeated. This year Dussehra will be celebrated on 12th October, Saturday. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama achieved victory by killing Ravana. Since then, on the day of Dussehra, effigies of Ravana are burnt and Lord Rama is worshipped. Every year people celebrate this day with great pomp. There are many religious beliefs and mythological stories behind the day of Dussehra. In this blog we will learn about some stories.

Mythological stories of Dussehra
During Sharadiya Navratri, when 9 forms of Maa Durga are worshipped for 9 days, the 10th day is celebrated as Vijayadashmi, which we know as Dussehra.