Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a pan‑Indian festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil through diverse regional rituals. From Mysuru’s illuminated royal procession and effigy burnings to Kerala’s Vidyarambham and Saraswati puja, communities mark renewal, learning, and moral victory. The festival blends ancient myth, cultural pageantry, and intimate rites, reaffirming continuity amid modern change.
