Happy Dussehra Wishes
Dussehra wishes and messages play a significant role in the Indian tradition of exchanging warm greetings with friends and loved ones during this festive occasion. Festivals hold a vital place in every culture, adding joy and vibrancy to our lives while offering us the chance to extend our best wishes to those we care about. In India, the land of festivals, numerous celebrations occur throughout the year, each carrying its own distinct importance. These festivals serve as reminders for us to shed negative traits and embrace positive virtues.
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Dussehra is one such festival that embodies the timeless belief that truth always prevails over evil. Celebrated 20 days before Diwali, during the Hindu month of Ashvin, it reminds us that darkness can never eclipse light, and ignorance can never defeat knowledge. The festival encourages us to walk the path of ‘dharma’ (righteousness), shedding negative qualities like jealousy, hatred, and laziness, while filling our hearts with love and compassion. It also inspires us to remain active and purposeful in life.
Dussehra commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Raavan, who had kidnapped Sita and held her captive in Lanka.
Dussehra in various parts of India:
Dussehra follows immediately after the Navratri celebrations in the month of Ashvin. Navratri is observed twice a year—once in the summer, known as ‘Chaitra Navratri,’ and again in autumn, called ‘Ashvin Navratri.’ During the Ashvin Navratri, people in western and central India engage in Garba and Dandiya dances, honoring Goddess Durga. At the same time, in eastern and northeastern India, Durga Puja is celebrated, where devotees worship Goddess Kali, a powerful form of Durga, and install her grand idols in elaborately decorated pandals.
In northern India, the nine days of Navratri are marked by performances of ‘Ramleela,’ where scenes from Lord Rama’s life, as told in the Ramayana, are enacted on temporary stages, bringing to life the epic story of the Hindu faith.
After the nine days of Navratri, the tenth day is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami. In Bengal, it is known as ‘Bijoya Dashami.’ While people in eastern and northeastern India immerse the idols of Goddess Kali to mark the end of the festivities, in other parts of the country, devotees visit temples in the morning and attend local fairs in the evening. A highlight of these fairs is the burning of large effigies of Raavan, his brother Kumbhkaran, and his eldest son Meghnaad (also called Indrajeet, for defeating Lord Indra, the king of the gods), symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
In the eastern parts of India, where Durga Puja is celebrated, Vijayadashami is marked by a grand procession where the idols of Goddess Durga are taken through the streets. People sing, dance, chant Vedic mantras, and throw gulaal (colored powders) at one another in joyous celebration. This vibrant event culminates in the immersion of the idols in water, known as ‘visarjan,’ which signifies the conclusion of the festival.
Following the immersion, people visit friends, family, and relatives. Younger children traditionally greet their elders by touching their feet to seek blessings. Those of the same age embrace each other, exchange sweets, and share heartfelt wishes for Dussehra, fostering a spirit of love and community.
15 Happy Dussehra Wishes
May Lord Rama bless you with all that you have wished for! Happy Dussehra!
May you succeed in burning all evils from your life! Happy Vijaya Dashmi!
On the auspicious day of Dussehra, may Shri Rama and Maa Durga bless you with health, wealth, happiness and prosperity!
This Dussehra celebrate the bravery and courage, and triumph of good over evil. Happy Dussehra!
May all your sorrows burn with the burning of Raavan. Happy Dussehra!
May Lord Rama guide you on the path to success in all your endeavours! Happy Dussehra!
Here’s wishing you success and happiness in everything you do. Happy a Happy Dussehra!
Wish you a beautiful and memorable festive season. Happy Dussehra!
May you enjoy Dussehra with your dear ones, like never before!
Wish a Dussehra full of celebrations and high spirits, positivity, and goodness.
May this Dussehra bring you joy and prosperity!
Wishing you a joyous Bijoya!
Wishing you a blessed Subho Bijoya!
May the demon in you always get defeated and the angel always controls your thoughts. Happy Dussehra!
May this Dussehra be the turning point of your life! Happy Dussehra!
Here are some frequently asked questions about Dussehra:
Q. How many days before Diwali is Dussehra celebrated?
Ans: Dussehra is celebrated 20 days before Diwali.
Q. What is Ramleela?
Ans: In northern parts of India, people create makeshift stages to perform acts from the life of Lord Rama. This enactment is known as Ramleela.
Q. Who was Kumbhakaran?
Ans: Kumbhakaran was one of Raavan’s brothers.
Q. Who was Meghnaad?
Ans: Meghnaad was the eldest son of Raavan. He was known for his bravery and earned the title ‘Indrajeet’ after defeating the king of the gods.
Q. Whose effigies are burnt on Dussehra?
Ans: The effigies of the demon king Raavan, his brother Kumbhakaran, and his son Meghnaad are burned on Dussehra.
