The next upcoming Dussehra is on Saturday October 12, 2024.
Celebration\ Observance
Special prayer and offering food to the gods in temples or homes as well as outdoor fairs and parades are ways the people of the Hindu faith observe Dussehra.
History
Dussehra defines the victory of good over evil with the story of Rama, the Hindu god, defeating Ravanna, the demon king. Another series of Hindu stories called the Mahabharata plays a role in the holiday as well.