Tag: Durga
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Hindus observe the festival of victory
Today is the festival of Vijayadashami; Dussehra, Dasara, Dashain and Bijoya.This sacred day marks the end of the Navaratri/Durga rituals and marks Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. Rama also observed Durga puja and secured the Devi’s blessings which led to his victory over Ravana, which is also observed today. The day also recalls the Mahabharata, where…
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Durga’s Autumnal Festivals
This month, Hindus across the globe kick off the Hindu Autumn festival season with observances dedicated to Adishakti (feminine cosmic power) in the form of Durga. The embodiment of unconquerable force, the fierce Durga manifests from the combined powers of the Devas as a mighty warrior who vanquishes the Asuras Mahishasura, Shumba-Nishumba, Chand-Munda etc. Hinduism…