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Vijayadasami, or Durgadasami, also known as Dasara or Dussehra, is celebrated on Ashwayuja Shukla Dasami. Vijayadasami 2010 date is October 17, 2010. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, Mother Goddess Shakti demolished bufello demon Mahishasura. And, Lord Sri Rama killed demon king Ravanasura and returned to his kingdon Ayodhya where his people celebrated the festival of success (Vijayadashami). On the day of Vijaya Dashami, Ravanasura, who is also called Dashakanta was killed, to commemorate his defeat this festival is also called as ‘Dussehra’ / Dasara / Dassara. ‘Ravanasura Vadha’ – a tradition of blasting the idol of Ravana is performed on Vijaya Dashami in some places in India. Simollanghan, Shami Puja, and Ayudha pooja are main rituals in North India during Vijayadasami. In Kerala and some places of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Vidyarambham or Saraswati Pooja is the main ritual of the day. Vijaya Dashami 2010 – Vijayadashami date in 2010 Dasara 2010 - Dussehra 2010 Durga Navratri 2010 – Navaratri Durga Pooja in 2010 - Navratras 2010 Simollanghan – Dasara ritual in Maharashtra Batukamma 2010 - Batukamma Festival date in 2010 Tags : Dasara, Dasara 2010, Dassara, Durga Navarathri, Durga Navaratri, Durga Navrathri, Durga Navratri 2009, Durga Navratri 2010, Dussehra, Dussehra 2010, Dusshera, Hindu Festivals, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Navratri 2010, Sharan Navratri 2009, Vijaya Dasami in 2009, Vijaya Dashami, Vijaya Dashami 2009, Vijaya Dashami 2010, Vijayadasami, Vijayadasami 2010, Vijayadashami 2010, Vijayawada Kanakadurga |
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[...] of Durga’s victory over Mahishasur which also represents the victory of good over evil, Vijaya Dashami is celebrated on the tenth [...]
[...] Durga or the Mother Goddess is the Goddess of War and courage as per Hinduism. As Kshatriyas or Kings give more preference to courage and war, Durga was considered as their Kul Devata. Ayudha Puja was one of the most celebrated events during Navaratri in ancient times of Kings and Kshatriyas. Kings perform Ayudha Puja on Durgashtami (eighth day) or on Mahanavami (ninth day) and moved forward to the battle field on Vijaya Dasami day. [...]