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Vidyadashami
Vijayadashami or the day of victory is also known as Vidyadashami. It is the day of worshiping the Goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. Vidyadashami is known as the auspicious day to start vidya or education.
Vijayadashami
The tenth day of victory of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama, Vijayadashami is celebrated all over India.
Durga Pooja
Durga Pooja is celebrated throughout India for nine days. The tenth day is the victory day. Terracruda idols of Durga mata are worshipped in Bengal and Odisha.
Raam Leela
Ram Leela is the celebration of victory of Lord Rama over Ravan. in Northern India and some parts of Maharashtra, Dassera celebration is dedicated to Ramayana plays and dramas. The effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghanada are burnt on the evening of the tenth day.
Dasara Processions
Mysuru (Mysore) Dasara is famous for Dasara procession-Jamboosavari and Panjina Kavayatu. A colourful procession of Madikeri that has 100 years of history is also famous.
Gombe Habba or Bommala Koluvu or Golu or Kolu
Gombe habba (Karnataka), Bommala Koluvu (Andhra Pradesh), Golu or Kolu (Tamil Nadu) is the festival of doll exhibition.
All the Gods and Goddesses transferred their power to Goddess Durga in order to kill the Rakshasas. So, to respect all the Gods and Goddesses who stood still, doll exhibition is done.
All the Gods and Goddesses transferred their power to Goddess Durga in order to kill the Rakshasas. So, to respect all the Gods and Goddesses who stood still, doll exhibition is done.
Wishing All A Very Happy Dassera / Vijayadashami.
