![]() In these regions, it marks the end of Ramlila and remembers god Rama's victory over Ravana. In the northern, central and western states, the festival is synonymously called Dasara (also spelled Dussehra, Dashahara). In the southern, eastern, northeastern, and some northern states of India, Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to restore and protect dharma. Vijayadashami is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently, majorly in the countries of India and Nepal. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October. ![]() Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year in the Indian subcontinent. ![]()
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