Dussehra 2025 start date and end date: On the streets of

On the streets of India, Dussehra is celebrated by burning fireworks-filled effigies of demon Ravana, symbolizing light’s prevail over darkness. It’s the grand finale event after nine days of... Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami , is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India. Celebrated with grand enthusiasm, it marks the triumph of good over evil. The Hindu festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashahara, and Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated yearly on the 10th day of the bright half of the Ashwin month per the Hindu calendar. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami , is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world where Hindu communities reside. It marks the end of Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.