Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Happy Dusserah


 The Durga temple in Bandra all decked up for Dusserah celebrations

The priest lighting the lamp at the idol of Goddess Durga

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and some other South Asian countries. It usually falls in September or October, marking the end of the nine-day festival of Navaratri. During Navaratri, people engage in various forms of worship, dance, music, and cultural celebrations. The festival has different regional variations and traditions, but the core theme is the celebration of the divine feminine energy, often personified as Goddess Durga or her various forms. Each night of Navaratri is dedicated to the worship of a specific form of the Goddess.

The word "Dussehra" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Dasha" (meaning ten) and "Hara" (meaning defeat). Therefore, Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.

It is also associated with the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as described in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

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28 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLeanOctober 24, 2023 at 5:53 AM

    Hari OM
    A beautiful setting for a fabulous festival! YAM xx

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  2. TomOctober 24, 2023 at 7:36 AM

    ...a colorful celebration.

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  3. William KendallOctober 24, 2023 at 9:57 AM

    Very colourful

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  4. Iris FlaviaOctober 24, 2023 at 11:55 AM

    Thank you, very interesting - and colorful, too!

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  5. VENTANA DE FOTOOctober 24, 2023 at 2:24 PM

    Luce muy bien, tanto el exterior, como su interior.

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  6. Tomichan MatheikalOctober 24, 2023 at 6:37 PM

    Greetings to you too.

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  7. BillOctober 24, 2023 at 8:52 PM

    Very colourful and festive looking.

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  8. carol l mckennaOctober 24, 2023 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful celebration altar photos ~ Hope the 'holidays' are good for you and all ~ namaste,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. NCSueOctober 24, 2023 at 11:23 PM

    Fascinating! Thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-few-photos-from-longwood-gardens.html

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  10. AmyOctober 25, 2023 at 12:54 AM

    We could all use a triumph of good over evil, love the colours.

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  11. roentareOctober 25, 2023 at 2:46 AM

    Love the statues!

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  12. Mkdhillon.blogspot.comOctober 25, 2023 at 3:02 AM

    Looks so beautiful, very pretty colours uplifting one's spirits. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. rupam sarmaOctober 25, 2023 at 10:12 AM

    Great photos_()_
    Happy Dusserah

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  14. Veronica LeeOctober 25, 2023 at 4:42 PM

    Festive and colorful!
    Stunning photos!

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