Dussehra - Revision history

Jyoti at 21:01, 6 October 2022

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Jyoti: /* Dussehra brings joy and victory to all */

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‎Dussehra brings joy and victory to all

Jyoti: /* Why Dussehra is celebrated */

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‎Why Dussehra is celebrated

Jyoti: /* Victory over evil */

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‎Victory over evil

Pdewan: /* Victory over evil */

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‎Victory over evil

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‎Meaning of Dussehra

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‎History, Importance, Significance

Jyoti at 02:42, 1 October 2017

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Jyoti: /* History, Importance, Significance */

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 An HC bench observed the authorities allow construction of buildings for "rich" people but remove the "poor", calling them encroachers.
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	== Dussehra brings joy and victory to all==		== Dussehra brings joy and victory to all==
−	[https://timesofindia.speakingtree.in/blog/dussehra-or-vijayadashami-the-day-that-brings-success-and-victory Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, October, 2018: ''The Times of India'']	+	[https://timesofindia.speakingtree.in/blog/dussehra-or-vijayadashami-the-day-that-brings-success-and-victory Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, October 21, 2018: ''The Times of India'']

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 == Why Dussehra is celebrated==
-[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/when-is-dussehra-in-2018-why-is-it-celebrated/articleshow/66273338.cms  October 19, 2018: ''The Times of India'']
+[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/when-is-dussehra-in-2018-why-is-it-celebrated/articleshow/66273338.cms  October 18, 2018: ''The Times of India'']
 Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami in different parts of India, is a popular festival among Hindus as it signifies good winning over evil. The word Vijayadashami is made up of two words-- Vijaya meaning victory and Dashami meaning the tenth. Meanwhile, the word Dussehra is also made of two Sanskrit words-- Dasha meaning ten and Hara meaning defeat. Hence, Dussehra is celebrated in the month of Ashwin on the 10th day, which according to the Gregorian calendar falls either in the month of September or October. In 2018, while Dussehra is being celebrated on October 18 in South, it will be marked on October 19 in North India.
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 In North India, Dussehra marks the day when Lord Ram, considered the seventh reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, killed Ravana. Thus, here the celebrations include the burning of three huge effigies-- Ravana's, Kumbhakaran's (Ravan's brother) and Meghnad’s (Ravan's son)— thus signifying the victory of good over evil.
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	To make our celebration of Vijayadashami meaningful, we must resolve on this occasion to take at least one step towards conquering our weaknesses, so that each year we move closer to attaining victory over them. This is the only way we can sublimate the negative propensities of Ravana living in our minds.		To make our celebration of Vijayadashami meaningful, we must resolve on this occasion to take at least one step towards conquering our weaknesses, so that each year we move closer to attaining victory over them. This is the only way we can sublimate the negative propensities of Ravana living in our minds.
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		+	== Why Dussehra is celebrated==
		+	[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/when-is-dussehra-in-2018-why-is-it-celebrated/articleshow/66273338.cms October 19, 2018: ''The Times of India'']
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		+	Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami in different parts of India, is a popular festival among Hindus as it signifies good winning over evil. The word Vijayadashami is made up of two words-- Vijaya meaning victory and Dashami meaning the tenth. Meanwhile, the word Dussehra is also made of two Sanskrit words-- Dasha meaning ten and Hara meaning defeat. Hence, Dussehra is celebrated in the month of Ashwin on the 10th day, which according to the Gregorian calendar falls either in the month of September or October. In 2018, while Dussehra is being celebrated on October 18 in South, it will be marked on October 19 in North India.
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		+	This auspicious day of victory of good over evil is celebrated in different ways in various parts of the country. Vijayadashami or Dussehra signifies the day when Goddess Durga killed Mahishasur-- the demon and hence it is marked as a day for celebrations. In some other parts of India, Dussehra is also celebrated as the day when Lord Ram killed Ravana. Read on to know more about the significance of this festival in detail.
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		+	For instance in Bengal, the celebration for Durga Puja starts on the sixth day of Navratri and it goes on till Vijayadashami as it is considered that Goddess Durga fought a battle against demon Mahishasur, and she finally killed Mahishasur on the tenth day thus signifying the victory of good over evil and maintaining Dharma in the universe. This is also why the nine different forms or avatars of Goddess Durga are worshipped over the nine days of Navratri (one on each day) and on the tenth day, Durga is celebrated as Vijayadashmi. It's also on the tenth day that the idols of Durga are immersed in water by devotees signifying the departure of the Goddess from the material world after maintaining Dharma.
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		+	Meanwhile, Dussehra is marked as Mysuru Dasara in the Indian city of Mysuru. The festival signifies the day when another avatar of Durga, Chamundeshwari, killed Mahishasur. Thus the Mysuru palace, which is the formal residence of the dynasty of Wadiyar and the official seat of the Kingdom of Mysuru, is illuminated with lights and beautifully decorated as well. Processions of Goddess Chamundeshwari on top of an elephant along with may decorated elephants are also taken throughout the city.
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		+	In North India, Dussehra marks the day when Lord Ram, considered the seventh reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, killed Ravana. Thus, here the celebrations include the burning of three huge effigies-- Ravana's, Kumbhakaran's (Ravan's brother) and Meghnad’s (Ravan's son)— thus signifying the victory of good over evil.

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 Hence, also known as *'Vijaydashami'* signifying *”Vijaya”* over these ten bad qualities.
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 [http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31808&articlexml=the-speaking-tree-Dussehra-Celebrates-Victory-Over-Evil-22102015020035 ''The Times of India''], Oct 22 2015
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 To make our celebration of Vijayadashami meaningful, we must resolve on this occasion to take at least one step towards conquering our weaknesses, so that each year we move closer to attaining victory over them. This is the only way we can sublimate the negative propensities of Ravana living in our minds.
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 People celebrate the festival in different ways across the country. In North India, various colorful fairs are organised. Plays based on the story of Ramayan, which is known as Ramleela are performed. On the day of Vijaydashmi, huge effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhakarn are also set on fire. Whereas in places like Odisha and West Bengal, as per the report, the idol of the goddess is immersed in a river or a lake on the day of Vijaydashmi.
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 ''' One Theory '''

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	=History, Importance, Significance=		=History, Importance, Significance=
		+	==Vijayadashami's Significance==
	[http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dussehra-2017-history-importance-significance-of-this-festival/875622/ FE Online, September 29, 2017: Financial Express]		[http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/dussehra-2017-history-importance-significance-of-this-festival/875622/ FE Online, September 29, 2017: Financial Express]

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−	Dussehra which is also known as Vijayadashami, is a major festival which is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Every year as per Hindu calendar, this important festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the month Ashvin~~. This year the whole nation will celebrate Dussehra on September 30~~. The festival is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. People all over the country participate in the occasion in their own way, with great zeal and enthusiasm.	+	Dussehra which is also known as Vijayadashami, is a major festival which is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Every year as per Hindu calendar, this important festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the month Ashvin. The festival is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. People all over the country participate in the occasion in their own way, with great zeal and enthusiasm.

	The day marks the victory of the seventh incarnation of Vishnu – Lord Rama when he killed the ten-headed demon Ravana and thereafter handed over the throne of his kingdom Lanka to his brother Vibhishana. The word ‘Dussehra’ is derived from two Sanskrit words – ‘dasha’ and ‘hara’ – that mean defeating the ten, reported India.com. The day also marks the end of Durga Puja, where people remember goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasur, to help restore Dharma.		The day marks the victory of the seventh incarnation of Vishnu – Lord Rama when he killed the ten-headed demon Ravana and thereafter handed over the throne of his kingdom Lanka to his brother Vibhishana. The word ‘Dussehra’ is derived from two Sanskrit words – ‘dasha’ and ‘hara’ – that mean defeating the ten, reported India.com. The day also marks the end of Durga Puja, where people remember goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasur, to help restore Dharma.