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 .

In the Hindu religion, after nine days of help from Durga, the Hindu god Lord Rama defeated the 10-headed demon king Ravana on the 10th day. Hindu Dussehra celebration brings community together ...

Both Navratri and Durga Puja will be celebrated by the South Asian diaspora across the United States, with Navratri beginning on Oct. 7 this year and Durga Puja on Oct. 11.

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.