(Oct- Nov) Dasera is considered as one of the
Sade-Teen shubh-muhurats.
According to Epic 'Ramayana', Dasera is the day on which the Lord
Ram killed the evil king of Lanka 'Ravan'. This day is
celebrated as good had triumph over evil, a huge statue of Ravan is
burnt which is made up of crackers, where people gathers and enjoys
the burning statue of Ravan. Especially children enjoy seeing this
because of the beautiful fireworks on the ground. The festival which
is thought as 'The entry of God' & is celebrated in wonderful style
decorating the entrances of houses & shops with flower studded
strings called 'Torans' & workshipping vehicles, machineries, books,
weapons & also tools. This festival attracts lots of devotee. In the
evening, people cross the border which is called 'Sima-ollanghan'
& worships shami tree on which, Pandavas hide their weapons during
Adanyatvas. The leaves of Shami tree, also known as Apte Tree is
collected & exchanged among relatives & friends as gold by
saying "Sone Gya Sonyasarakhe Raha" which means take gold and
be like gold. |
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