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Wishing a very happy dasara and vijayadashami festival! May Goddess Durga bless all with good health and wealth.
The origin of Dasara goes way back to the Vijayanagar dynasty in 15th Century. The Wodeyars of Mysore continued this colourful & religious celebration under the leadership of Raja Wodeyar in the year 1610. Dasara is also known as the 'Navarathri', where nine days of worship & celebration culminate on the 10th day, known as 'Vijaydashami'Mysore
The legend associated with the Shami tree finds commemoration during the renowned Navaratri celebrations at Mysore, which otherwise strongly emphasizes the Durga legend described above, as may be expected in the city built at the very site of the events of the Durga legend. On Vijaydashami day, at the culmination of a colourful 10-day celebration, the goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped and then borne in a Golden Ambari or elephant-mounted throne, in a grand procession, through the city of Mysore, from the historical Mysore Palace to the Banni Mantapa. Banni is the Kannada word for the Sanskrit Shami, and Mantapa means "Pavilion". Shami (Banni) (Acacia Ferruginea) The Shami leaves occupy pride of place during the Dussara festival and they are regarded as golden leaves. It is reported that the legendary poet Kalidasa got enlightenment and divine power by doing penance under the Shami tree and worshiping it. Our farmers believe that Shami trees in their fields enhance the fertility of land and sustain the productive capacity of their fields.
The legend associated with the Shami tree finds commemoration during the renowned Navaratri celebrations at Mysore, which otherwise strongly emphasizes the Durga legend described above, as may be expected in the city built at the very site of the events of the Durga legend. On Vijaydashami day, at the culmination of a colourful 10-day celebration, the goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped and then borne in a Golden Ambari or elephant-mounted throne, in a grand procession, through the city of Mysore, from the historical Mysore Palace to the Banni Mantapa. Banni is the Kannada word for the Sanskrit Shami, and Mantapa means "Pavilion". Shami (Banni) (Acacia Ferruginea) The Shami leaves occupy pride of place during the Dussara festival and they are regarded as golden leaves. It is reported that the legendary poet Kalidasa got enlightenment and divine power by doing penance under the Shami tree and worshiping it. Our farmers believe that Shami trees in their fields enhance the fertility of land and sustain the productive capacity of their fields.
Dussehra or Dasara Festival is a very popular holy festival of Hindu peoples in India. The name of this festival is dasara stands for ten days celebrations of this popular festival. . . Dussehra or Dasara Festival shows the victory of good over evil. people celebrate this festival in many forms, they play the Ramlila, attractive fireworks, pooja of temples of ram sita and hanumaan and cultural programmes etc.
GODDESS DURGA FESTIVAL
This Durga pooja festival come twice a year first in month of march and then September-october. On this festival people can puja and pray for health & wealth. Durga Puja is celebrating in nine nights specially in Calcutta of India. It is only one festival which celebrate in nine nights.
During this festival heavy rush in the market. In Calcutta city Sweets shop and other shops are specially decorated. People make purchases, they purchases sweets, toys, earthen lamps, fire -works and crackers. A list is also prepared for gifts meant for relatives and friends.
During this festival people organize function of dance (Garba). this function of dance organize in the big ground of the city. All family members goes to function and dance with great joy.
At the last day people arrange majestic procession idol of goddess of durga(Shakti). the procession goes to the main markets of the city with a great dance, music and joy. finally they goes to river or sea beach and immerse which is also known as Durga visarjan. people says “Jai Mata Di“. and the festivals ends here.
During this festival heavy rush in the market. In Calcutta city Sweets shop and other shops are specially decorated. People make purchases, they purchases sweets, toys, earthen lamps, fire -works and crackers. A list is also prepared for gifts meant for relatives and friends.
During this festival people organize function of dance (Garba). this function of dance organize in the big ground of the city. All family members goes to function and dance with great joy.
At the last day people arrange majestic procession idol of goddess of durga(Shakti). the procession goes to the main markets of the city with a great dance, music and joy. finally they goes to river or sea beach and immerse which is also known as Durga visarjan. people says “Jai Mata Di“. and the festivals ends here.
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