Navratri Across India: How Each Region Celebrates the Festival Differently
Navratri, a festivity dedicated to the worship of the 9 forms of Goddess Durga, culminates with Dussehra, a day marking the victory of good over evil, and it is celebrated with great aplomb in most Indian states. For some, Navratri is the time to fast and chant mantras of...
Dussehra Facts: Cultural Significance, Rituals and Celebrations Across India
Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, falls on the 10th and concluding day of Navratri, and is the most significant day of this festivity. It is also one of the most important festivals in Indian culture and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many parts of the country. Dussehra symbolizes the...