Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashahara, and Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated yearly on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month per the Hindu calendar. On the streets of India, Dussehra is celebrated by burning fireworks-filled effigies of demon Ravana, symbolizing light’s prevail over darkness. It’s the grand finale event after nine days of... After nine days of Navratri, the tenth and final day is Dussehra or Vijayadashami. The nine days of Navratri represent the three fundamental qualities of human nature quantified as Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva. Dussehra, or Vijayadashami , is India's vibrant festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, rooted in legends of Lord Rama defeating Ravana and Goddess Durga vanquishing Mahishasura.
