Dussehra is one of the major festivals celebrated by many religions in India which usually falls in the month of October. Dussehra is also known as ‘Vijaya Dasami’ which indicates the celebration of victory over evil. Story of Dussehra: In ancient times, there lived a demon called ‘Mahishasurudu’. Mahishu means buffalo. As he was in the form of a buffalo, he got that name. He was one of the strongest among all demons. He had a firing desire to triumph all the three worlds (Trilokya). So, he went on to do yoga vigorously for Brahma without considering scorching sun, rain, coldness, hunger. Finally, after many years of yoga, Lord Brahma had to appear before him and asked him what he desired for to which Mahishasura wished that he should be killed by no man thinking that women would do no harm to him. Brahma granted his wish and disappeared. From then onwards, Mahishasura went to the three worlds and started torturing the people. He made all the people suffer. Though the triods i.e.,...
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