Vijayadashami

(विजयादशमी)

Literal Meaning

The tenth day of victory

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

Sanskrit vijaya (victory) + dashami (tenth day).

Spiritual Insight & Context

The tenth day, after the nine nights of Navratri, kept as the victory of the goddess over Mahishasura and, in the north, of Rama over Ravana. Also called Dussehra.

Where Vijayadashami Comes Up

Navratri: The Nine Nights of the Goddess

Navratri honors nine forms of Goddess Durga across nine nights, rooted in the Devi Mahatmyam's account of her victory over the demon Mahishasura.

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