Ravan Vadh or Ravana vadha – Burning large effigies of Ravan on Vijaya Dashami

Ravan Vadh or Ravana Vadha is a ritual and tradition performed on Vijaya Dashami or Dussara. Ravana, who is also called as Dashakanta, was killed by Lord Rama on this day. To commemorate the defeat of Ravana and the victory of good over evil, people started celebrating ‘Dush-hara’ (the defeat of Dashakanta – Ravana). In 2009, Ravana Vadha is performed on September 28, Monday, on Dasara.

In the evening of Dasara, Ravana Vadh is ceebrated throughout India. Large effigies of Ravana are burned. For this vadha ritual, crackers are used.

Durga Nimajjan – Durga Idol Immersion after Durga Navratri

Durga Nimajjan also called as Visarjan is the last and concluding event of Durga Navarathri. In some places it is performed on Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami / Dasara / Dassara. In 2009, the dates to perform Durga Nimajjan are – September 28, Monday or September 29, Tuesday. The day of this event may depend on the regional traditions of a place. On the same day, devotees burn the giant effigies of Ravana in some places.

Rajarajeshwari Devi- Goddess to worship on Vijaya Dashami in Durga Navratri

Sri Rajrajeshwari Devi is the Goddess to worship on the day of Vijaya Dashami. In 2009, the date to worship Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi is September 28, Monday. Rajarajeshwari Devi is the Goddess for tenth day during Navaratri in South India.  

Some Popular temples of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi :

  • Rajarajeshwari Temple is siturated at Polali in Kariyangala village in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state.
  • Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Palarivarrom near Kochi, Kerala
  • Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Bangalore.

Vijayadasami 2010 – Vijaya Dasami date in 2010

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.

Maha Navami or Maharnavami – Ninth Day of Durga Navaratri

On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami or Maharnavami is celebrated. In 2009, September 27, Sunday, is the date to celebrate Mahar Navami. In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri. In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.

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