DUSSEHRA
WHY? The day is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama. The day also celebrates the killing of demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga. Dussehra celebration spreads the message of the victory of good over sin.
WHEN?
It is celebrated in the month of October.
WHERE?
It is celebrated by Hindus all over the world.
HOW?
Local customs inevitably colour the forms and interpretation that the festival receives regionally, but Rama's victory is always the centrepiece of the celebrations.
On this day, the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghanad are burnt; which are stuffed with crackers. In burning these effigies the people are asked to burn the evil within them, and thus follow the path of virtue and goodness. Especially children enjoy seeing this because of the beautiful fireworks on the ground. The festival which is thought as the 'Victory of Good over Evil' & "Return of God from Exile'.
BY WHOM?
It is celebrated by all the Hindus.
By : Jayati (Student of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School , Janakpuri)
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