Happy Dussehra !

SHIMLA · Oct 12th, 2005, 07:37

Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY DUSSEHRA ! May the festival bring loads of cheers and happiness to all.

sunilg · Oct 12th, 2005, 08:04

May the Lord Ram eliminate the Ravan of poverty and illitracy this Dussehra from the world

BangaloreDancer · Oct 12th, 2005, 11:47

Thanks so much Shimla !!!

lonelyaztec · Oct 12th, 2005, 12:19

Thanks Shimla..and i hope u will have a great time, where ever u are.

PRIYA · Oct 12th, 2005, 12:33

And to you too Shimla, and all other IMers out there....Happy Dussehra!!!

imhere0905 · Oct 12th, 2005, 16:21

I would like to ask possibly a silly question but what is "Dussehra"? I could look up my guide but I am enjoying reading on IM at the moment.

Nick-H · Oct 12th, 2005, 17:28

Try "Vijaya Dashimi" --- but there are several threads on Navaratri here on IM.

I'll leave details to the really knowledgable here (like eg those born and bred Hindus...) but I hope what follows is broadly correct...

It is the day after the nine nights of NavaRatri, which is festival of worship of the female aspect of God (you'll find Durga Puja threads here too)

Sunilg mentions Ram and Ravan: Vijaya Dashimi is the celebration of the victory of good over evil.

It is an auspicious time to begin anything to do with music or knowledge (Saraswathi being in charge) and many a music student will play their first notes in their first class, or will reaffirm their relationship with their teachers.

Thank you Shimla: Namascaram to you

and to all IMers.

PRIYA · Oct 12th, 2005, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by imhere0905

I would like to ask possibly a silly question but what is "Dussehra"? I could look up my guide but I am enjoying reading on IM at the moment.

Here's a short explanation for you...........

Dassera day is considered a most auspicious day. It is a time-honoured belief that if any new venture is started on this day, it is bound to be a success. Hence, all the undertakings, be it laying-in of foundation of a new building, opening of a new commercial establishment or even initiating a child into the world of learning- are started on this day. Also on this day implements of agriculture, manufacturer's machines, the intellectuals pens, the household articles, the children's school books are placed before the idol of Durga and worshipped.

phantom · Oct 12th, 2005, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunilg

May the Lord Ram eliminate the Ravan of poverty and illitracy this Dussehra from the world

AMEN

A very happy and prosperous Vijaydashmi to you all

imhere0905 · Oct 13th, 2005, 07:18

Thanks Nick and Priya

Oct 12th, 2005, 07:37	#1
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Happy Dussehra ! Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY DUSSEHRA ! May the festival bring loads of cheers and happiness to all. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Oct 12th, 2005, 08:04	#2
sunilg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ghaziabad (near delhi) Posts: 269	May the Lord Ram eliminate the Ravan of poverty and illitracy this Dussehra from the world __________________ ...Bismillah

Oct 12th, 2005, 12:19	#4
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	Thanks Shimla..and i hope u will have a great time, where ever u are. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Oct 12th, 2005, 12:33	#5
PRIYA Discombobulated Elsewherean! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nether regions Posts: 1,125	And to you too Shimla, and all other IMers out there....Happy Dussehra!!! __________________ Happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. (Anon.)

Oct 12th, 2005, 17:28	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,771	Try "Vijaya Dashimi" --- but there are several threads on Navaratri here on IM. I'll leave details to the really knowledgable here (like eg those born and bred Hindus...) but I hope what follows is broadly correct... It is the day after the nine nights of NavaRatri, which is festival of worship of the female aspect of God (you'll find Durga Puja threads here too) Sunilg mentions Ram and Ravan: Vijaya Dashimi is the celebration of the victory of good over evil. It is an auspicious time to begin anything to do with music or knowledge (Saraswathi being in charge) and many a music student will play their first notes in their first class, or will reaffirm their relationship with their teachers. Thank you Shimla: Namascaram to you and to all IMers. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 12th, 2005, 11:47	#3
BangaloreDancer Bhakti-Yogini Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore !!! Posts: 47	Thanks so much Shimla !!!

Oct 12th, 2005, 16:21	#6
imhere0905 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 199	I would like to ask possibly a silly question but what is "Dussehra"? I could look up my guide but I am enjoying reading on IM at the moment.

Oct 13th, 2005, 07:18	#10
imhere0905 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 199	Thanks Nick and Priya

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