Posted on September 3, 2025
Dussehra 2025: Victory Of Good Over Evil
Written by : Badhaai Do
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Dussehra or Vijayadashami is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It comes on the tenth day of the Ashwin month (as per the Hindu calendar) and marks the triumph of righteousness, courage, and truth. In 2025, Dussehra will be celebrated with devotion throughout the country. It serves as a reminder to everyone that “Good will always prevail over Evil”.
Story Behind Dussehra - The Legend of Lord Rama
The most popular story associated with Dussehra is from the famous epic called Ramayana. The story depicts Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, fighting the demon king Ravana on this day. Ravana was a great scholar, however, was blinded by ego and abducted Goddess Sita. Lord Rama had Hanuman and his armies fight alongside him in a battle of epic proportions in Lanka against Ravana. His victory symbolizes the end of evil and arrogance.
The Story of Goddess Durga
In some places, especially eastern India, Dussehra is connected with Durga Puja. According to Hindu folklore, this celebrates the battle where Goddess Durga did battle with Mahishasura, a powerful buffalo demon who could not be defeated by any man or god. Maa Durga, the Goddess who represents Shakti (feminine divine energy), battled Mahishasura for nine days and nine nights then killed him on the tenth day. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami. This symbolizes that divine power has overcome confusion and the destruction of life.
Importance of Dussehra
Upholding Good over Evil – Dussehra signifies that lies and wrongdoing will not prevail over truth and virtue.
Killing of Ego and Pride – The destruction of Ravana should remind all people that arrogance is a sure path to self-destruction.
The Power of Shakti – The story of Durga teaches to be courageous and determined in the face of adversity.
Cultural Diversity – Dussehra is a festival that is unique to its location throughout India. Each region represents parts of India and those communities; each region shows their form of Dussehra.
Dussehra Festival Celebrations in India
Ramlila Plays: The legend of Lord Rama is staged through plays throughout the country, culminating in the defeat of Ravana.
Burning Effigies: Enormous effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran are set ablaze using fireworks to signify the annihilation of evil.
Durga Visarjan: In the states of West Bengal and the eastern part of the country, Dussehra also signifies the immersion of Goddess Durga, where the last day of Durga Puja and Dussehra fall on one day.
Fairs and Melas: The communities come together to enjoy fairs patterned in food, shopping and cultural entertainment.
Exchanging Apta Leaves: In the state of Maharashtra Apta (or Shami tree leaves) are exchanged among family and friends as the symbol of prosperity and good will.
This celebration signifies a hotspot of regional traditions and rituals:
Mysuru Dasara: Karnataka is principally noted for its royal processions, decorated elephants, and cultural performances along with their Yogic Thyrsa large fire.
Kullu Dussehra: Himachal Pradesh celebrates Dussehra for one week involving a procession of local deities.
Bastar Dussehra: the longest Dussehra celebration that lasts 75 days emphasizes tribal traditions and rituals.
Dussehra’s Spiritual Message
Dussehra means much more than taking the praise for burning Ravan or historically defeating the demons. The greater lesson to emerge from this festival is to revolve around battling internally the demons of greed, anger, hatred, and ego. Just as Lord Rama and Goddess Durga show us how conquer external evil, we are to focus on conquering the negativity within ourselves and striving to live a good life.
Final Thoughts
Dussehra 2025 serves to be a reminder to pursue truth, have humility, and embrace courage in our lives. It is about inspiring every person to choose dharma (divine righteousness) over adharma (evil) and light over darkness.
✨ May you and your family experience the joy, lifting the demons, and victory of Dussehra 2025! 🚩🔥
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