A to Z India - October 2024

From the Editor's Desk: 2024 Vijayadashami - Vijaydashmi, or Dusshera is the 10th and the last day of Durga Puja; this year it’s October 12. All over India Hindus celebrate this auspicious day in many different ways. In some parts, it’s the day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasur. After nine days of Navratri, the festival culminates with the immersion of the idol of Durga. This was also the day King Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, killed Ravana, the 10-headed demon; Raksha Bandhan: A festival of Provide Love and Security to Women - Raksha-Bandhan is unique religious - cultural - traditions festival. The thread of Rakhi is not just a thread of sacred love and protection of a sister.