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 ...

From Durga Puja and Dussehra to Diwali, this year, the month of October is very eventful. People have already started preparing for the festivals.

Dussehra marks the victory, where Maa Durga's win over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana. Dussehra also concludes the nine-day festival of Navratri and Durga Puja.

Traditionally, this festival concludes both Durga Puja and Navratri. This year, Dussehra falls on October 12, but due to the Dashami tithi spanning across two days, it will also extend into ...

Check today's bank holiday list for Dussehra and Durga Puja on October 11, 2024. Find the complete list of bank holidays in October, including regional festivals like Vijayadashami, Diwali, and more.

Dussehra marks the last day of Durga Puja, and Navratri, both festivals which center around the worship of Goddess Durga. In 2024, the Dussehra tithi spans over two days, from October 12 to ...

The victory of Maa Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana is honoured on this day. The nine-day Durga Puja and Navratri festivals come to an end on Dussehra.

October 14: Durga Puja (Dasain)–Banks will remain closed in Gangtok. October 17, 2024 (Thursday): Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti/Kati Bihu – Celebrated in states like Karnataka, Assam, and Himachal ...

BHUBANESWAR: With pandal hopping reaching its peak in the city, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday appealed to all Durga Puja committees and revellers to cooperate with the civic ...

Elaborate arrangements for Durga Puja, Dussehra in place Lucknow Police Commissionerate is gearing up for Durga Puja and Dussehra with heightened security at 213 pandals and 105 'Ravana Dahan' sites.