Essay on Dussehra in English

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There are many festivals in India Dussehra is one of them, It is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated in the month of October. It is celebrated in the memory of Rama who killed Ravana and got Sita back from his clutches. This festival is held for ten days.

‘Rama Lila‘ showing the different scenes from the life of Rama is staged at night. People go to see it and learn many important lessons. They come to know how good triumphs over evil in the long run.

During the Dussehra festival days, there is a great hustle and bustle in the bazaars. ‘Palkis‘ representing different aspects of Rama’s life are taken out every day.

On the last day, the Dussehra is held in open ground, outside the city. People, old and young, in gaudy dresses, go there to witness the show and participate in the celebrations. Big paper effigies of Ravana and his relatives are set up. These are stuffed with fireworks and crackers.

In the afternoon a procession is taken out through the main bazaars of the city. The ‘Palkis’ is beautifully decorated. On the way, Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita and garlanded and worshipped by the people. Rama goes round the effigies and shoots arrows at them. A little before sunset, the effigies are set on fire. They’re a great noise and confusion all over the place. After the effigies are burnt down, the people return to their houses happily and the festival comes to end.

Dussehra the festival has got a return to their houses happily and the festival comes to end.

This festival has got great importance. Through this festival, we learn that good wins over evil.

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