Vijayadashami

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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1. What is the festival designation?Major Hindu festival marking the tenth day of victory
2. What is the primary commemorations?Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura; Lord Rama's victory over Ravana
3. When does Vijayadashami happen?It is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright moon in the month of Ashvin, which usually falls in September or October.
4. Why do people burn big effigies on Vijayadashami?The burning of large figures, like that of Ravana, shows how evil is destroyed and helps everyone feel fresh and hopeful for new beginnings.

Lunisolunar Calendar: A calendar system that tracks both the moon's phases and the sun's position.
Visarjan: The ritualistic immersion of religious idols in water, symbolizing dissolution and farewell.
Mahishasura: A powerful demon in Hindu mythology, whose defeat by Goddess Durga signifies the triumph of good.
Ramayana: An ancient Indian epic that narrates the life of Prince Rama, a central deity in Hinduism.