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Why Is Vijayadashmi Celebrated?
Ram, the eldest son of King Dasharath of Ayodhya, was banished for 14 years in the forest at the beginning of the epic due to a promise his father made to one of his queens. ram is accompanied by his devoted wife Sita and his obedient brother Lakshman. This establishes the context for the hero’s journey and the central idea of dharma, or moral duty, which ram upholds in spite of his difficulties. When Sita is taken captive by the demon king Ravan and brought to his kingdom of Lanka, the main conflict begins to develop. Sugriv, the vanar (monkey) king, assists ram in organising an army of monkeys under the command of Hanuman. The epic tells their heroic efforts to save Sita, which ended in a violent battle in which ram defeated Ravan, signifying the victory of good over evil.

Ram is crowned as the proper king upon their triumphant arrival in Ayodhya. Diwali is a holiday that is wildly celebrated in India and by Indian communities all over the world. It represents the triumph of light over darkness and the restoration of justice and righteousness. The ramyana’s significance goes beyond its story; it provides a wealth of moral lessons that highlight the value of loyalty, sacrifice, and ties to one’s family.

Vijayadashmi festival is also known as the Durgotsav because it is considered that on the same day another demon called Mahishasura was killed by the Mata Durga on the tenth day. A huge fair of Ramlila takes place in the Ram-Lila ground where people from nearby regions come to see the fair and dramtic representation of the ramlila.

When Vijayadashmi Is Celebrated?
Vijayadashmi occurs in the Ashvin month of the Hindu calendar, usually in September or October. It’s a large celebration that is marked by a wide range of traditions and celebrations that are unique to each Indian region. Vijayadashmi is a festival of triumph and wealth because it celebrates the triumph of good forces over evil ones.

Rituals Performed During Vijayadashmi
There are different rituals followed in different parts of India.

Durga Puja:
Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasur during this time, representing the victory of good over evil. During all nine days of Navratri and Dussehra, people worship Goddess Durga.

Durga Visarjan:
In the eastern parts of the country, particularly in West Bengal, Durga Puja celebrations precede Dussehra. On the tenth day of the Pooja, that is, the day of Vijaya Dashami, idol of Goddess Durga is immersed into the nearby river or lake, by the devotees.

Sindur Khela:
In the state of West Bengal, married women play among themselves with vermilion (sindur) as a part of Dussehra ritual.

Shastra Puja:

There is also a ritual of worshiping weapons, pens and other instruments that are a symbol of fighting injustice.

 

Banni leaves collection:
In parts of Uttar Pradesh ,this festival is associated with the ancient legend of the young Brahmin boy Kautsa’s act of distributing gold coins among the poor people .Thus, people of Uttar Pradesh, collect leaves of Banni trees, treat them as golds and use them to greet their friends and relatives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Src- ramyana Vol-2

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