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Vijayadasami also known as Ayudhapuja or Dussehra is an most important Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal and Marked as a national holiday in Malaysia. The victory of Goddess Durga over the fied Mahishasura. The Goddess Durga Maa battle with evil for ten days and nine nights. The word 'Vijayadasami' is derived from the Sanskrit vijaya-dasami (i.e vijaya: victory, dasami: the tenth day of the Hindu month). Dussehra derived from a Sanskrit word Dasha+Hara, Dussehra is a exterior of Dasanan ravan (Ravana's defeat)
Durga's victory over Mahishasura
Mahishasura was the king of the asuras or fiends who became very powerful and tortured the people. And few asurs tried to defeat devas and occupy heaven. Under the leadership of Mahishasura asuras defeated the devas. In this moment Shakti was created by integration of powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. A battle pursue between the demon and Shakti, it has ended on the tenth day when the Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura. Durga as lord Shiva’s companion, constitute two forms of female energy i.e (lenient and defensive, and vicious and pernicious)
Ram victory over Ravana
On this day Rama (Seventh descent of Lord Vishnu) killed Ravana. Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and their army fought a fray to rescue Sita.
The ten heads of Ravana each of his head stands for an evil, krodha for anger, kama stands for ardour, lobh for avarice, swarth for selfishness, moha for attachment, mada for pride, matsara for jealousy, amanavta for lack of humanity, anyaya for injustice and ahankara for ego.
Pandav Eviction
The Pandavas lost to the Kauravas in dice game and deport to forest for twelve years. The five brothers stash their weapons in an hole of Shami tree before they entered into the kingdom of Virat to complete last year of their exile. After an year on Vijayadasami they recovered their weapons and declared their identities and defeated Kauravas, who have attacked King Virat to steal his cattle. Since the day Shami trees and weapons were been worshiped and exchange of Shami leaves of Vijayadasami was the symbol of Good Will.
Kautsa's gift to his Guru
Kautsa was the son Devadatta (Brahmin)
after completing his education with Sage Varatantu, Kautsa insisted his guru to
accept a present. Varatantu said the better graduation of the disciple makes
the guru gleeful that the real Guru Dakshina. And to accept dakshina in return
for learning wisdom is not appropriate. Kautsa was not satisfied he insisted
guru to accept something. The Varatantu asked to give 140 million gold coins (10
million for each of the 14 sciences. Kautsa went to King Raghu who is ancestor
of Rama who was well known for his generosity. But King Raghu was emptied after
performing Vishvajit sacrifice. King asked three days time to Kautsa. Raghu declared
to war on Indra to obtain required wealth. Raghu asked Kautsa to decide an
auspicious day for war, Kautsa planned on Ashwin Shudh Navmi. Indra approached
Kubera to make a rain of Gold coins on Shanu and Aapati trees in Ayodhtya. The
rain of gold coins begans and Raghu gave the coins to Kautsa, then Kautsa offered them to Sage Varatantu. As the
guru had requested only 140 million, he returned the rest of them to Kautsa.
Kautsa asked the king to take the remaining gold coins. But king refused since
kings do not take gifts back. Kautsa distributed the gold coins to the people of
Ayodhya. This was the day of Dashmi. To commemorate this leaves are plucked form the Aapati tree and given
as gifts.
Important Fact:
It was believed that on Dussehra Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism. And on the same day, Dr B R Ambedkar also been converted to the Buddhist religion.
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The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi or also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi that honours Lord Ganpati is being celebrated on September 17 this year(Today). As the ten day festival is celebrated with much fervour and lots of dry fruits and 'modaks', we list 10 famous Ganpati temples around the country that you could visit.
1) Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, Maharashtra
As the state celebrates the festival with a lot of passion, people from all walks of life are seen waiting in long queues to pay their respect to the lord at this famous Ganesha temple in Mumbai.
As the state celebrates the festival with a lot of passion, people from all walks of life are seen waiting in long queues to pay their respect to the lord at this famous Ganesha temple in Mumbai.
Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, Image courtesy: dna Research and Archives
2) Nandi Temple in Bengaluru
The second famous Ganpati idol in the country is situated inside a park called Bugle Rock in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The idol also known as Dodda Ganesha sits next to that of Dodda Basavana Gudi, Nandi's idol. The Nandi temple is also known to be the biggest temple in the world.
Nandi Temple in Bengaluru. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
3) Trinetra Ganesha Temple in Rajasthan
The three-eyed Ganesha resides on top of the 1000 year old historic Ranthambore fort. This orange colour idol is one of the oldest idols in the country that sits with the rest of his family.
The three-eyed Ganesha resides on top of the 1000 year old historic Ranthambore fort. This orange colour idol is one of the oldest idols in the country that sits with the rest of his family.
Trinetra Ganesh Temple in Rajasthan. Image courtesy: Ranthambore National park site
4) Madhur Mahaganapathi Temple in Kerala
The temple located in North Kerala, Kasaragod was initially known to be a Shiva temple, but a legend says that the statue of Ganpathi was drawn by a small Brahmin boy while playing on the walls of the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) after which the statue started to grow.
The temple located in North Kerala, Kasaragod was initially known to be a Shiva temple, but a legend says that the statue of Ganpathi was drawn by a small Brahmin boy while playing on the walls of the Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) after which the statue started to grow.
Madhur Mahaganapathi Temple in Kerala. Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
5) Ganesh Tok in Sikkim
The temple is located at a height of 6,500 ft in the capital, Gangtok near the hill's TV tower and gives a scenic view of the entire hill. On a cloudless day, one can even be lucky enough to get a glimpse of the third highest mountain in the World, Mount Kanchenjunga.
The temple is located at a height of 6,500 ft in the capital, Gangtok near the hill's TV tower and gives a scenic view of the entire hill. On a cloudless day, one can even be lucky enough to get a glimpse of the third highest mountain in the World, Mount Kanchenjunga.
Ganesh Tok in Sikkim. Image courtesy: Ganesha website
6) Shri Subha Siddhi Vinayaka Mandir in New Delhi
Being one of the most famous Ganesh temples in the country, it is visited by people from all walks of life throughout the year.
Being one of the most famous Ganesh temples in the country, it is visited by people from all walks of life throughout the year.
Representational Image of Ganesha
7) Ganpatyar Temple in Kashmir
This is another temple that has a scenic view of the Jhelum river flowing smoothly. The temple is located in Srinagar near Habba Kadal.
This is another temple that has a scenic view of the Jhelum river flowing smoothly. The temple is located in Srinagar near Habba Kadal.
Ganpatyar Temple in Kashmir. Image courtesy: iKashmir.org
8) Khade Ganeshji Temple in Rajasthan
The temple located in Kota is the only Ganesh idol in the country that is seen standing. It is known famously for 'fulfilling wishes'.
The temple located in Kota is the only Ganesh idol in the country that is seen standing. It is known famously for 'fulfilling wishes'.
Khade Ganehji Temple in Rajasthan. Image courtesy: rajasthan.gov
9) Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple in Jaipur
Being one of the major tourist attractions in the pink city, this temple is located on a small hill and surrounded by a palace built by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in the early 18th century.
Being one of the major tourist attractions in the pink city, this temple is located on a small hill and surrounded by a palace built by Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in the early 18th century.
Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple in Jaipur. Iamge courtesy: dna Research and Archives
10) SasiveKalu and Kadale Kalu Ganesha in Karnataka
Legend says that one day Lord Ganesha had eaten a lot and his stomach was on the verge of bursting, so he tied a snake around his waist. This temple in Hampi has the idol with a snake around his waist and has another image of Ganesha with a woman on his back which is believed to be symbolising Goddess Parvati, the protector of her son.
Legend says that one day Lord Ganesha had eaten a lot and his stomach was on the verge of bursting, so he tied a snake around his waist. This temple in Hampi has the idol with a snake around his waist and has another image of Ganesha with a woman on his back which is believed to be symbolising Goddess Parvati, the protector of her son.
Sasivekalu Temple in Karnataka. Iamge courtesy: Wikimedia Commons
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