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Holiday on October 26, 2020 on account of Vijayadashami

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Holiday on October 26, 2020 on account of Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami 2020

Vijayadashami is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal Dasara is celebrated as Dashain.

Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja and Seema Avalanghan are some of the rituals which are followed on the day of Vijayadashami. According to Hindu division of the day, these rituals should be done during Aparahna time.

Vijayadashami is celebrated on October 26, 2020 Monday as per Govt. Dopt 2020 holiday list.. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra. Vijayadashami is celebrated on the 10th day from no moon day in the month of Ashvin. Lord Ram destroyed Ravana on Vijayadashami.

Ram Lila will be held at many places in india where the huge cut-outs of Ravana, Kumbhakarna will be set on fire. In Bengal, Kolkata this day celebrated as Bijoya Dashmi. It marks the end of Durga Puja, Dasara celebration. The idols of Goddess Durga will be immersed in lake, river, sea on this day.

On this auspicious day, devotees will begin new ventures. Education for small kids ‘Aksharabhyasam’ will begin on this day. Kids will be made to write ‘Om’ in a plate of rice.

What should we do on vijayadashami?

Many people of the Hindu faith observe Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples throughout India. They also hold outdoor fairs (melas) and large parades with effigies of Ravana (a mythical king of ancient Sri Lanka). The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening.

What is difference between Dussehra and vijayadashami?

Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, in Hinduism, holiday marking the triumph of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita. … The festival’s name is derived from the Sanskrit words dasha (“ten”) and hara (“defeat”).

Is Dussehra a good day for marriage?

May Goddess Durga bless you in your partner search. Dussehra is one of the most auspicious muhurat (moment or time) out of the sade teen (three and a half) muhurats in Hindu Astrology. Any time on this day, is auspicious enough to start important activities like weddings, new business etc.

What is Navratri and why is it celebrated?

The word Navratri is derived from Sanskrit, meaning nine nights – nava (nine) ratri (night). … In the East and various parts of North east India, Navratri is celebrated as Durga Puja, where the festival symbolizes the victory of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura, signifying the victory of good over evil.

What does vijayadashami mean?

Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami in different parts of India, is a popular festival among Hindus as it signifies good winning over evil. The word Vijayadashami is made up of two words– Vijaya meaning victory and Dashami meaning the tenth.

Holiday on October 26, 2020 on account of Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami 2020

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