Dussehra, The Hindu Festival

Dussehra or Dasara or Vijayadashami is one of the important festival for Hindus which is celebrated all over India. This festival is celebrated for lord Rama's victory over Ravana according to Hindu Mythology. In another way, the celebration is for the victory of good things over the evil things. This celebration varies from region to region in India. The tenth day of Navaratri is Dasara. Ramleela and Durga pooja are the main rituals observed on this auscipious day.

In Maharashtra, this festival is also considered auspicious for buying new things. Another important ritual is to exchange Aptyache Paan which symbolizes a gold leaf. School kids perform Saraswati Pooja by drawing saraswati symbol on the slate or notebook. Goddess Saraswati is the deity of education, music and arts. So, the adults and the kids pray and worship their books, gadgets, and instruments. The marigold flowers have special importance during this day. Garlands made with these orange and yellow flowers enhance the beauty of Dussehra.