Dussehra is one of the biggest festivals in India and while Lord Ram and Goddess Durga are worshipped on the day, some people also perform Saraswati Puja. Here s the signifcance of other popular rituals. - Why do Some People Perform Saraswati Puja on Dussehra? Other Hidden Rituals From All Over India
Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is a festival celebrated with great fervor across India. This year, it will be celebrated on October 24, 2023. Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil and is observed on the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwina. The festival is celebrated in various ways across the country, including Ramleela performances, Dussehra fairs, and cultural programs.
During Navratri, the Nine Nights, India worships the Mother with devotion. Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Navratri are all the same. The first three nights worship the destructive aspect of the Mother, Durga. The next three nights adore the creative aspect, Lakshmi. The last three nights invoke the knowledge aspect, Saraswati. The tenth day, Vijay Dashmi, celebrates victory, with boys starting school and initiations taking place. On this day, workers in different fields perform Ayudha Puja, worshipping the Devi for success and prosperity.