Dussehra is a great festival celebrated by the people of
India with great pleasure. The history of Dussehra stretches back to Ramayan. It
is believed that Dussehra is celebrated when Lord Ram achieved victory over
Ravan. It is a festival of light. It is believed that it will remove all bad
happenings and evil around people. The festival is full of happiness as it
remarks the return of Lord Ram.on the 10th day of the Shikla Paksh
or aswin (bright star) Dussehra is celebrated. It is according to Hindu
calendar. It usually happens between October and November.
In south India, Dussehra is celebrated for 10 days. It is
full of dance, music and folk dance performances. It is a thrilling experience
from Day 1. People prepare delicious food items as well. There is also an
exhibition going in between the festival. Dussehra is celebrated all over
India. It is having a slight variety in each part of India. There is some
difference between Dussehra in North India and South India. It is again
different in East India. The main idea of Dussehra is any way the same. People performs
it in different ways. It is celebrated along with another ritual performance
Durga Puja in Eastern India. To know more about Dussehra is South India, follow
