You visited your neighbours on the occasion of Dussehra and spent the entire day with them enjoying the celebrations.
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Hindus across the subcontinent are celebrating Sharad Navratri 2017. Navratri translates to Nine nights of devotion and festivities in honour of Goddes Durga or Shakti. Soon after the culination of Navratri is the holy occasion Vijay Dashmi, which is also celebrated as Dussehra. Dussehra marks the epic defeat of Ravana by Lord Ram according to the Ramayana. In the eastern part of the country, Vijay Dashmi is the celebration of Goddes Durga's triumph over the invincible Buffalo king Mahishasura. Both the legends signify the victory of good over evil.
The festival of Dussehra is celebrated with different traditions and rituals throughout the country. Here's looking at some of them.
1.Mysore Dussehra
Mysore's Dussehra or Dasara as they call it is one of the most spectacular Dussehra celebrations in the country. The royal heritage of Mysore interspersed with the ritualistic celebration is worth witnessing. Celebrated elaborately over a span of 10 days, the city honors Goddess Chamundeswari, who killed the great demon Mahishasura. The biggest highlight of the festival has to be the beautifully illuminated Mysore palace, which is decorated with 100,000 light bulbs from 7 P.M to 10 P.M on each day of the festival. Many cultural and religious programs, song and dance performances are also organized in front of the palace. The festivities culminate with a procession through the streets, carrying an idol of the Goddess Chamundeshwari atop an elephant adorned in gold and lavish accessories. The ride is taken through the city of Mysore, from the historical Mysore Palace to the Banni Mantapa. The revelry continues till late in the evening with a torch-light parade that takes place in the outskirts of the city.