Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami is a 10 day observance of ceremonies and rituals. It falls in the month Ashwin or Kartik as per Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated in the remembrance of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and also celebrated as the day when Goddess Durga killed the Demon Mahishasura. It is celebrated as a victory of good over evil. Dussehra is celebrated throughout the country in various manners. The celebration starts with navratri and is concluded on the tenth day which is Dussehra. This festival is also considered as the end of summer season and beginning of winters. Throughout navratri in many cities Ramleela is organized. It is a play based on Lord Rama’s life in which all the episodes of his life are highlighted and many artists play various roles in the play. This play is also concluded on the last navratri. For the final battle between Rama and Ravana, many fairs are organized at number of places in every city on Dussehra. Big statues of Ravana his Brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghanaad are erected on the ground. In this last episode of the play, Rama defeats Ravana and finally all those statues are burned down as the symbol or lord Rama’s victory. In Bengal this day is celebrated as Durga Pooja. Throughout Navratri celebrations take place and on the final day Goddess Durga is worshipped who killed the mighty Mahishasura and freed the mankind from his fear. The statues and idols of Durga are submerged into waters. It is believed that Begalis have embraced Durga as their daughter and once a year she visits their homes. Then on Vijayadashami she leaves for her husband’s home. Dussehra is an important festival for Hindus not only because of its religious significance but also to reminds us about the victory of good over evil. It reminds us of the good deeds of Lord Rama whose morality is an example for all mankind to lead life in an honorable way. He was obedient to his parents; hence even after being the most loved Price and deserving to be the king of Ayodhya he chose to fulfill the wish of his father and went away for 14 years of banishment. This festival teaches us to be patient and live life with a code. To be strong to withstand the right path and to do what is right. Dussehra Celebrations : Dussehra can also be understand as "Dasa-Hara", taht means the cutting of the ten heads of Ravana. The 'Ramleela', a folk play, retelling the story of the life of Rama, is performs for the nine days of Navratri ending on Dussehra, the day Rama slays Ravana. Songs are sung in praise of Rama and people in thousands observe this usual theatre with its exaggerated costumes, jewelry, makeup and drama. Figures of Ravana are set burning, signifying the victory of good over evil. In modern days it calls for efforts to demolish the demon of our ego, and exude peace and love.
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