Vijayadashami

Dussehra is here! Celebrating the victory of good over evil

It’s a day full of mixed emotions. As we come to an end of the joyous celebrations of Navratri and Durga Puja, it’s time to burn the effigies of Raavan to give a perfect ending to these festivals and mark the victory of good over evil

Weather Forecast: Monsoon rain may disturb Vijayadashami celebrations, IMD issues warning

There will be a change in the weather due to the cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal due to Super Cyclone Noru. According to the IMD forecast, due to this monsoon rain, Durga Puja celebrations may also be disturbed in these areas

Happy Dussehra 2022: Wishes and messages to share this Vijayadashami

Here are a few heart-warming wishes, messages, and WhatsApp statuses for Dussehra

Dussehra 2021: Why Vijaya Dashami is celebrated after Navratri

As per Hindu mythology, Dussehra is celebrated after Navratri because it is believed that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga before starting his journey to defeat Ravana on Lord Vishnu’s advice

Dussehra 2020: Hindus in North India celebrate Vijaya Dashami today; muhurat, significance of festival

It is believed that on the day of Dussehra or Vijayadashami, Lord Rama defeated King Ravana in his quest towards rescuing his wife Sita. This is also the day when Goddess Durga slayed the buffalo demon Mahisasura

Maha Navami 2019: From Ayudha Puja to Maha Navami, know how ninth day of Navratri is celebrated across India

On the day of Navami, Goddess Durga is worshipped in different forms in different parts of the country. While mostly people worship Maa Siddhidatri, some worship Maa Saraswati—the deity of knowledge and wisdom.

BJP Mohila Morcha to organise 'Sindoor Khela' in West Bengal on ‘Mahalaya’, says party MP Locket Chatterjee

Chatterjee blamed Mamata Banerjee of 'doing politics with public money' by promising to give Rs 25,000 to every community Durga Puja committee

Mohan Bhagwat Vijayadashami 2018 speech FULL TEXT: RSS chief discusses 2019 elections, Ramjanmabhoomi and 'Urban Naxals'

On the occasion of Vijayadashami on 18 October, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his annual speech in Nagpur.

Twitter user asks how many Aadhar Cards for Ravana, UIDAI's epic reply leaves him dumbstruck

The UIDAI's sarcastic response to an anti-Aadhaar Twitter handle asking how many Aadhar Cards should be given to Ravana since he has 10 heads, has become popular

Full text: In Vijaya Dashmi speech, Mohan Bhagwat talks about cow vigilantism, Rohingya refugees

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday addressed the volunteers of the Hindu nationalist organisation on the occasion of Vijayadashami, which also marks the 92nd foundation day of the group, founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925.