In certain regions of India, particularly in Karnataka and Maharashtra, Dussehra is linked to Ayudha Puja—a ceremonial veneration of weapons, tools, and vehicles. The tradition arises from the ...

Dussehra, also known as Vijaydashami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and warmth throughout India. In 2024, this vibrant festival will take place on October 12.

Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights” is perhaps more well-known than Dussehra (thanks in part to an entire Diwali-themed episode of The Office) but Dussehra, a Hindu holiday celebrating ...

Vijayadashami or Dussehra is one of the biggest festivals in India where the essence of victory of good over the devil is celebrated. It is a festival of great enthusiasm all across the nation and ...

India, a land of rich cultural diversity, is renowned for its vibrant and spiritually significant festivals. Among these, Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, stands out as a celebration of the ...

Dussehra celebrations take place in various cities across India, each with its own unique traditions and festivities. The day commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama, over the demon king Ravana.

In a country as diverse as India, even celebrations such as Dussehra take on many different forms and variations. Bisrakh gets its name from Rishi Vishravas, which must have been distorted over time.

Any festival in India is incomplete without bonding over food. On Dussehra this year, people across India marked the festival by binging on sweets. After nine days of fasting during Navratri ...

India has a rich tradition of festivals, which provide an opportunity to celebrate the varied colors of life. Dussehra is celebrated by burning fireworks-filled effigies of demon Ravana ...

Hindu, Islamic, and cultural festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Eid al-Fitr, and Navratri, offering unique traditions, prayers, ...