Dasara - Hindu festival of nine nights

Traditionally, the holiday Dashehra is usually celebrated to commemorate the victory of Rama over decatholon demon Ravana. Eight days it took the Frame to kill the enemy, in this he was helped by the Goddess-warrior Durga, to whom he constantly prayed. On the ninth day a hero went home, freed from captivity, wife, SITA. These heroic events were the basis of the celebration Dashehra. On the streets these days is very lively everywhere arranged mass dance and theatrical performances. On the tenth day, Ravana's effigy is ceremonially burned.





By the way, there are many differences in the celebration Dashehra. In Eastern India, for example, these days pay tribute to the goddess Durga. After nine days of prayers of the faithful immerse her image, adorned with garlands, in the sea or river. In the southern part of the country during the holiday Dashehra remember not only about Durga, but also about Lakshmi and Saraswati. Each of the three goddesses pray for three days.









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