Dussehra is here at last! This vibrant Hindu festival, also known as Vijay Dashami, celebrates the timeless victory of good over evil, marked by the epic tale of Lord Ram defeating the demon king ...

MYSURU, India (AP) — The spectators were getting restless after hours of waiting when a drizzle began. But an announcer over scratchy loudspeakers urged them in Kannada, the language of India's ...

Happy Dussehra 2025: The auspicious festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, marks the culmination of Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations. It commemorates the victory of good over evil, as it is ...

On Oct. 12, Hindus around the world will celebrate Dussehra, a major festival observed annually. This week’s commenters discuss the origin of Dussehra and its rituals, such as the burning in effigy of ...

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. This year, the festival will be observed on October 2. According to Hindu mythology, ...

In the heart of a local turmeric farm, chants of prayer echoed over cheerful conversation and the smell of authentic Indian food to celebrate the Hindu holiday of Dussehra. The owner of Raw Roots ...

The Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka festival — Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Alameda County fairground — included dancing, fireworks, vendors, food, games and the ceremonial burning of a 40-foot effigy of Ravana, ...

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Dussehra (which is also called Vijayadashami) is a Hindu festival that's celebrated around the world. Similar to Diwali, the holiday is widely celebrated in India. It comes at the end of a major ...