Dussehra

Effigies of Ravana burning in a spectacular display of fire works while crouds dance to the chanting of "Ramchandra Ki Jai". Dussehra is celebrated in the hindu month of Ashwini,and lasts for ten days. Simultaneously , in north india it's called Vijaya Dashimi,In Bengal it's called Durga Puja, while in Gujrath it's called Navaratri,or the festival of nine nights.

                 Dussehra is celebrated all over india as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. This day marks the triumph of lord Rama over the mighty Ravana, Who had abducted sita to his kingdom of Lanka.Lord Rama with the help of his Brother Lakshman and Hanuman Rescued sita after a long battle in which the island of Lanka was burnt to ashes.

                 Melas are setup where Ram Leela is performed and children can buy toy bows and arrows.In Ram Leela the story of Rama is read, and enacted for nine days.Hanuman with his long tail Burning Lanka is the Children's Favourite. On the tenth day, Colossal effigies of Ravana with ten heads with his brother Kumbhakarna and son Meganath are stuffed with fire Crackers and short with arrows of fire. These effigies explode into a spectacular sight while shouts of 'Ramachandra ki Jai' fill the night.

                 On Dussehra day the Pandavas after a long exile tookup their weapons (Hidden in the Shami tree) to fight the Kauravas. Thus all Instruments pens,pencils,knives,are worshiped on this day,because they are the means to fight injustice, ignorance and evil. Objects that are used for progress and prosperty like cars,trucks,machinery etc.. are worshipped too. Leaves of the Shami tree are distributed as symbols of God and good will.