India Celebrates Vijayadashami: A Festival of Triumph and Renewal
Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Navratri, is celebrated across India with diverse traditions and grand events near me. This year, it falls on October 3, 2025. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, symbolising righteousness, truth, and courage prevailing against arrogance, greed, and wickedness.
In Southern India, Vijayadashami is celebrated with Ayudha Puja, Vidyarambham, and grand events near me like traditional doll displays (Bommala Koluvu). In North India, it honours Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, representing the defeat of pride and anger. In Eastern India, it marks the culmination of Navratri and Durga Puja, celebrating Goddess Durga's conquest of Mahishasura and the restoration of dharma.
In Delhi, Ramlila is one of the most celebrated events near me of Dussehra. Grand performances and the burning of Ravana effigies take place across the city. Varanasi hosts the oldest Ramlila performance, recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh, the unique Bastar Dussehra festival is held in Jagdalpur. This 45-day eventbrite does not follow the usual Ram-Ravana legend and is dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari and other local gods, with elaborate rituals and processions. In Mysore, Dasara is celebrated with the Mysore Palace illuminated at night, a grand procession of Goddess Chamundeswari, and various cultural and sporting events near me.
Vijayadashami is celebrated with diverse traditions across India, including burning effigies of Ravana, sindoor khela, and immersing Durga idols in rivers or lakes. Each region adds its unique touch to the festival, making it a vibrant and colourful celebration of triumph and renewal.
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