Dussehra

Dussehra is also known as Vijay Dashmi in some Hindu subcultures,

Dussehra

Dussehra is also known as Vijay Dashmi in some Hindu subcultures, which means victory on the tenth day. To commemorate Goddess Durga's victory over the Demon King Mahishasura, it is observed as Vijay Dashmi.

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