Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It marks the day when Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of truth and righteousness.
The festival usually falls in September or October, at the end of Navaratri. Across India, people celebrate by burning effigies of Ravana, organizing Ram Leela plays, and performing pujas to honor Goddess Durga, who also defeated the demon Mahishasura on this day.
Dussehra signifies the end of negativity and the beginning of virtue, success, and hope, bringing people together in a spirit of celebration and renewal.