8 Interesting Facts About Dussehra Which You Probably Didn't Know

Praising the triumph of good over malevolence, Dussehra, the ten-day-long festival, occurs along the length and expanse of the nation. Following Navaratri, Dussehra (Dasara in a few spots) sees different models of Ravana being scorched to honor the event, and Ramlilas, which sensationalize parts of the Ramayana are staged.

Some facts about Dussehra, which are unknown to many people...

The celebration symbolizes the triumph of Ram, the Ayodhya lord, and the rebirth of Hindu god Vishnu, over the evil presence of ruler Ravana, to protect his snatched wife, Sita. It likewise denotes the day that the Hindu goddess Durga vanquished Asura's Lord, Mahishasura, following nine days of brutal fighting.

It is believed that Ravana had ten heads, every one of which must be demolished to overcome him. These ten heads speak to ten indecencies of the spirit, which are desire, outrage, sense of self, pride, childishness, envy, bad form, material connection, greed, and the absence of humankind.

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Even though Ravana is viewed as the definitive and absolute opposite of 'good' by a great part of Indians, there are parts of India where he is adored and revered. Take Mandsaur and Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh for instance. Here Ravana isn't just regarded yet, in addition, loved - there are sanctuaries devoted to him. Ravana is venerated in Mandsaur as it is trusted that his better half Mandodari hails from here. Along these lines, that makes him the son-in-law of Mandsaur. Individuals of Mandsaur additionally regard Ravana for being insightful and proficient and for his dedication to Lord Shiva.

Dussehra originates from the Sanskrit word Dash Hara, which means 'the thrashing of the sun' in English. As per Hindu sacred writings, if Lord Rama had not defeated Ravana, the Sun would have never risen again.

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In Northern India, it is a custom to sow barley seeds in earthen pots on the primary day of Navratri. Upon the arrival of Dussehra, these sprouts are utilized as images of good fortune. Men put them on top or behind their ears.

Another intriguing and obscure reality about Dussehra is that it denotes the difference in the season, as the sweltering summer arrives at an end, clearing a path for the cool and wonderful winter season. It likewise represents the season of collecting the yields of Kharif and the fresh start to planting rabi crops after Diwali.

There is also a belief about Dussehra is that Emperor Ashoka changed over to Buddhism on this day. Around the same time, Dr. Ambedkar additionally changed himself to the Buddhist religion.

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One fact regularly passed up as a great opportunity about Dussehra is that it additionally praises the homecoming of the Pandavas from their 13-year exile. At the point when the Pandavas lost their kingdom to the Kauravas, they were banished for a long time. They needed to spend the thirteenth year in exile and begin their outcasting all once again on the off chance that they were found. So before the initiation of the last year, the siblings shrouded their weapons inside an opening in the Shami tree. After the last year was finished, it was on the sacred day of Vijaydashmi that they recovered their weapons and adored the two weapons and the Shami tree. From that day onwards, the Shami tree was considered an image of goodwill.

While these fascinating pieces extend your understanding of this awesome celebration, the takeaway continues as before - The great wins over the shrewd!