Dussehra usually falls in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which corresponds to September or October in the Gregorian calendar. The exact date varies each year as it is based on the lunar calendar. in this year dessehra is on 24 october
The festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright half of the lunar month, known as Dashami,
In various parts of India, Dussehra is celebrated differently. In North India, effigies of Ravana, his son Meghnad, and brother Kumbhakarna are burned in large public gatherings to symbolize the defeat of evil.
In South India, the festival is celebrated as "Ayudha Puja," where people worship their tools, instruments, and vehicles as a gesture of gratitude and readiness to resume work after the festival.
In South India, the festival is celebrated as "Ayudha Puja," where people worship their tools, instruments, and vehicles as a gesture of gratitude and readiness to resume work after the festival.
Dussehra also holds significance for the goddess Durga and her victory over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura
On this day, it's common for people to exchange sweets and gifts with their loved ones, symbolizing the spirit of togetherness and goodwill.
Dussehra marks the onset of the festive season in India, leading up to Diwali, and is a time when families come together