DUSSEHRA (NAVRATRI) "UPCOMING EVENT IN 2018"

"Victory over the Sin"

There are various important festivals celebrated by Hindus and Dusshera is one among of those festivals, celebrated across India and abroad too where Hindus live. Though the literal meaning of Dussehra is the ‘tenth day’ and it is celebrated on the tenth day in the month of ‘Ashwin’ (Hindu calendar), but the festive spirit begins much before the actual day, It is also celebrated as Navaratri’ in various parts of India. According to the history celebration of Dussehra started in the 17th century, when the king of Mysore ordered the celebration of the day on a grand scale. Ever since, the day is celebrated with great fervour and energy.

Though, every state in India has its own reason and unique style of celebrating Dussehra; but there is no difference in their spirit. In Maharashtra, people ritually cross the border of their community and wish everyone’s good health, wealth and prosperity irrespective of caste, class, creed or religion. In Mysore, it is celebrated as Nada-habba and a huge colourful procession is carried out on the streets on this day. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Vijayadashmi is considered very auspicious for commencing education, dance or music performances.  Mother Saraswati is worshipped on this day when the formal education of small kids begins.

According to Hindu traditional history, Lord Rama had worshiped mother Durga to seek his blessings before attacking Ravana and rescuing his beloved wife Sita. This is why, Dussehra holds two significances; it is celebrated as Durga Puja primarily in the eastern and north-eastern parts of India or at places where Bengalis reside. In central and north India, people celebrate Dussehra by burning the dummies of Ravana, Kumbhakarana (younger brother of King Ravana) and Meghnatha (Son of Ravana). Thus on the tenth day, Navratri concludes as Dusshera, signifying the victory of god over the evils.

Dussehra is celebrated as the day of victory all over the world where Hindu peoples residing. it’s a day when Lord Rama killed Ravana and an another hindu traditional history says that  mother Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. The spirit or essence of the festival lies in its message i.e. to overcome all obstacles and emerge victorious with the help of steadfast attitude and power of perseverance.

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Celebrations:

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Dusshera is celebrated with great zeal in central and north regions of India; large effigies of devil Ranava, Kumbhakarana and Meghnath are put up in large fields and burnt with fireworks. Ram Lila in the form of short stories from the sacred book called ‘Ramayana’ are enacted on stage. Enthralling fairs are organized with various interesting highlights, such as puppet shows, rides, food stalls, etc. People wear the new cloths & meet each other, exchange gifts, children enjoy the rides; the entire ground becomes a sight of fun and enjoyment during those 10 days and especially on the day of Dussehra, i.e. the 10th day.

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      Tour Cost:

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• $ 100 for 1 Person. 

• $ 80 per person for 2 Person.

• $ 70 per person for 3 Person.

• $ 50 per person for 4 and above.

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** Pick up and drop would be  chargeable extra from the origin place.