Ritual Of Dussehra
On Dussehra day there are many people
who perform yajnas and Homa’s for the
betterment, purity, and peace at home.
Why 10 Heads Are Burnt
With burning Ravanas 10 heads, we get
an opportunity to burn the bad qualities
within us. They are jealousy, anger, pride,
lust, rudeness, greed, attraction, injustice,
cruelty and ego.
Stories About Dussehra
There are several stories as to why
Dussehra is celebrated. Take a look at
them.
i) Mahishasura was in the form of a buffalo
and he created problems on earth, to put
an end to his doings, Durga Maa came to
earth and destroyed him. However, this
battle went on for 9 days.
ii) When Parvati comes back to Lord
Shiva’s life after a re-birth. Pravati was
Sati in her previous birth and she always
prayed to get Shiva as her husband.
When she was Sati she burns herself in
the fire as Shiva is disrespected because
of her father. Lord Vishnu asks Lord Shiva
to forgive Sati’s father and then Lord
Shiva is at peace.
iii) Pandavas won over the Kauravas after
their return from exile. They take out their
hidden weapons and use them against the
Kauravas and bring an end to the evil.
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