A Durga idol is immersed in water, an effigy of the demon king Ravana is burned and animals are sacrificed in ceremonies marking the Hindu festival Vijayadasami, also known as Dasara, Dusshera or ...

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Dussehra 2024: The auspicious festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is marked annually across the country. It commemorates the victory of good over evil - Maa Durga's victory over ...

Vijayadashami, more commonly known as Dussehra, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri. It is observed on the 10th day of the month of Ashvin, the ...

Durga Puja is an extraordinary example of intangible cultural heritage. It merges religious significance and secular messages, old artistic practices and new artistic innovations.

What is the Durga Puja and How is it Celebrated? Facts, Quotes, Traditions and Rituals Around Hindu Warrior Goddess. Published Oct 16, 2018 at 8:37 AM EDT Updated Oct 16, 2018 at 11:19 AM EDT. By .

Lucknow: Women clad in yellow sarees and men in yellow kurtas attended the Saraswati Puja organised by the Trans Gomti Dussehra, Durga Puja Committee, and Lucknow Oriya Samaj on Sunday. The Ladies ...

Navratri 2024, celebrated from October 3 to October 12, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Key rituals include Ghatasthapana, daily goddess worship, fasting, Sandhi Puja, and Durga Visarjan.