Know The Diverse Ways In Which Dussehra Is Celebrated Across India

By siliconindia | Friday, 11 October 2013, 13:49 Hrs

Bangalore: Derived from Sanskrit word Dasha Hara, the festival is the symbolism of good over evil. The festival is also popularly known as Vijayadashmi.

One of the most popular legends of the festival, Lord Rama, triumphed over the Lankan King Ravan and the celebration for this is quite relevant in North India, while the festivity in South India is based on the legend of Goddess Durga's triumph over the demon buffalo king, Mahishasura.

The nine devotional nights of Maa Durga, also called Navratra, is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm in the entire nation. The festival may be celebrated differently in different parts of the nation, but the message of good winning over evil remains the same. Let us take a look at some of the different ways in which India celebrates this glorious festival, as listed in Jagran and MensXp.

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