when is Dussehra in 2011, it is on 6th October.
It is believed that on this day Lord Rama, defeated the ten-headed King Ravana. Thus, Dussehra is also known as ‘Vijaya Dashmi’ signifying the triumph of ‘good over evil’.
People celebrate this festival all over India in their own way. Some engage in public processions while others organize Ram Dhavan in the city. In some parts of India, the whole ‘Ramayan’ is also enacted, known as Ram Lila, 10 days before the main festival. Furthermore, the effigies of Ravana, Meghnand and Kumbhkarana are burnt which symbolizes that the power of goodness and humanity is above all kind of powers. Bursting crackers, feasting and exchanging gifts also play a significant role on this festival.
Celebrate and be a part of this grand occasion through your gifts. You may not be able to present their physically, but from the core of your heart you wish to be in India. Let your gifts to India convey those thousands priceless emotions, probably, in the most beautiful way.
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