The Dussehra festival in India is quite spectacular and filled with colorful ‘karyakramas’! The holiday is observed in a variety of ways around the country, but the heart of them all is to commemorate the triumph of good over evil. People in many states celebrate it in their own distinct ways.   Dussehra celebrations vary by location and culture, so everywhere you go throughout our rang-biranga desh, you will have...

Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain, is a Hindu festival that commemorates the triumph of virtue over evil. It is a public holiday in India observed on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja).     History Behind Dussehra According to the Ramayana, Ravana, the demon, abducted Sita, Lord Rama's wife who was in exile. Lord Rama...