Navratri and Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
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Nine nights of worship of the Goddess, ending on Vijayadashami. India celebrates it in many ways: Ramlila and Ravana effigies in the north, Durga Puja in the east, Garba in Gujarat, and the Dasara of Mysuru.
FestivalAll India
| Where | All of India |
|---|---|
| When | Ashvin Shukla Pratipada to Dashami (September–October) |
| Next date | Dussehra 9 October 2027 (Saptami 6, Ashtami 7, Navami 8 October) |
What people do
- Ramlila performances and burning of Ravana effigies.
- Durga Puja pandals; Garba and Dandiya; Ayudha Puja in the south.
Significance
The victory of Durga over Mahishasura and of Rama over Ravana.