After Navratri and Dussehra, the country once again gears up for its grandest festival - Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepotsav. In North India, effigies of Ravana are burnt to mark Lord Rama's ...

Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra and the day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. It is the day, when Lord Rama defeats the demon king Ravana. Across the nation, ...

Every year, followers of Sanatan Dharma joyfully observe Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra. This celebration follows the nine-day sacred period of Navratri, culminating in Vijayadashami on the tenth ...

On Oct. 12, Hindus around the world will celebrate Dussehra, a major festival observed annually. This week’s commenters discuss the origin of Dussehra and its rituals, such as the burning in effigy of ...

Dussehra (also known as Vijaya Dashami) is a prominent Hindu festival observed on the tenth day of Navaratri. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the ...

Dussehra (which is also called Vijayadashami) is a Hindu festival that's celebrated around the world. Similar to Diwali, the holiday is widely celebrated in India. It comes at the end of a major ...