In pictures: Dussehra celebration in Himachal, J&K and Punjab
Updated On Oct 19, 2018 01:47 PM IST
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An effigy of demon king Ravana goes up in flames marking the finale of Dussehra festival in Jammu on October 18, 2018. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. (Nitin Kanotra/HT)
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An artist dressed as lord Hanuman enacting the famous ‘lanka dahan’ scene during Dussehra celebration in Jammu. (Nitin Kanotra/HT)
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Vijayadashami is a composite of two words “Vijaya” and “Dashami” which respectively mean “victory”and “tenth”, connoting the festival on the tenth day celebrating the victory of good over evil. (Nitin Kanotra/HT)
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The festival is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year and is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. (nitin kanotra/HT)
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In the northern and western states, the day marks the end of “Ramlila” and remembers God Rama’s victory over the Ravana. In the southern, eastern and northeastern states of India, it marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore dharma. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)
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On the very same occasion, Arjuna alone defeated entire Kaurava army consisting of 100,000s of soldiers, thereby significantly quoting a natural example of victory of Good over evil. (deepak sansta/ht)
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It is believed that the celebration of Dussehra started in the 17th century, when the king of Mysore ordered the celebration of the day on a grand scale. Ever since, the day is celebrated with great fervour and energy. (bharat bhushan/HT)
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