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Dussehra

Dussehra is also called Vijaya Dashmi . It is

celebrated in the month of October. It is
believed that Lord Rama achieved victory

over Ravana on this day. It symbolises the
victory of good over evil. It is preceded by
a ten-day-long Ramlila , which is the

depiction of Lord Rama’s life. On this day,
a large effigy of Ravana is erected, which

is burnt down by Rama as a mark of
victory of good over evil.

Dussehra is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal, in which Goddess

Durga is worshipped.

Lohri

Lohri is mainly celebrated in Punjab on

13 January each year. In the evening,
people raise a bonfire, offer it groundnut,
popcorn and sweets, dancing and singing

round the bonfire.

Onam

Onam is mainly celebrated in Kerala over
four days. It is believed that King
Mahabali comes to his kingdom on this

occasion. People wear new clothes and
greet one another. Elephant processions

and boat-races are held on this occasion.

Gurupurab

Gurupurab is celebrated to mark the birthdays of the ten Sikh Gurus. The

birthday of Guru Gobind Singh , the tenth Guru, is celebrated with fanfare.

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