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Vijayadashami (Dussehra) is celebrated as a festival of victory of good over evil.
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After 9 days of Navratri Utsav, Vijayadashami is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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But Vijayadashmi is celebrated all over India as Ravana Wadh by Lord Rama.
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But Mandsaur (city of Madhya Pradesh) where Ravana is worshiped because Ravana is called Jamai (Son-In-Law) of Mandsaur.
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Ravana was half Brahmin and the half-demon because his father Vishrava was a sage and his mother Kaikesi was a demon.
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Vijayadashmi is also celebrated as Mahishasura Wadh by Maa Chamundeshwari Devi (Durga).
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The festival of Dussehra is observed as "Ayudha Puja" i.e. "Astra Puja". Machines and vehicles are worshiped on this special day.
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Because Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism on this day of Dussehra, the Nagpur Deekshabhoomi celebrates this festival as Ashoka Dashami.
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Dussehra is celebrated not only in India but also in Nepal, and Bangladesh.
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Even in Malaysia, this day has been declared a National Holiday.
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Ramleela Manchan has been performed on the day of Vijayadashami all over India.
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