Why Do We Worship Everything on Dussehra?

The Sanskrit words "Dasha," which means "ten," and "Hara," which means "devil," are the origin of the name Dussehra. It might be translated as "the defeat of 10 devils" as a result. On the full moon night in October or November, an effigy-burning ceremony known as "Ravan Vadh" marks the festival's conclusion. The nine planets (other than the Earth) and the sun are represented by Ravana's ten heads. Hindus hold that the goddess Durga annihilated all nine planets, which stood in for the evil forces around the world. As a result, it is thought that Ravana, a demonic being, was a composite of all evil. So to burn him down is to triumph over evil! Today, India celebrates Dussehra with considerable fanfare, particularly in the northern regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, etc. During this festival, both men and women are revered as deities, in contrast to most other festivals where only women are revered as goddesses. We worship everything on Dussehra, so why do we do that?

In the Sanatana Dharma, everything is viewed as a manifestation of the Lord. even our tools So, as part of the holiday celebrations, we clean and make offerings to the help that provides for our livelihood. Not just the cars are responsible. In the olden, animals (cows and ox) were worshipped with the plough since they played a significant role in agricultural homes. Similar to this, we now clean and adore our cars since they make it easier for us to get to work. Ideally, you should adore anything that makes your life easier, even vehicles. A writer, for instance, will love a book and a pen. A doctor's stethoscope, among other things. Any kind of worship is a method to express gratitude, and this one is a chance to thank the aids for their assistance in our life.

First, all vocation implementations and tools are cleansed. Then they are all painted or thoroughly polished before having turmeric paste, sandalwood paste (in the shape of a Tilak (insignia or mark)), and Kumkum applied to them (vermillion). They are then set up on a designated platform and embellished with flowers the evening before the puja day. War weapons are also cleaned, decorated with flowers and tilak, and arranged in a line next to a wall. They are all worshipped together with the images of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati at the morning puja on Navami day. Additionally, there are books and musical instruments atop the pedestal for worship. These are not to be disturbed on puja day. The day is devoted to prayer and reflection.

The holiday is observed as Ayudha Puja/Shastra Puja, Vijayadashami, Dasara, and Saraswati Puja in Maharashtra. With leaves from the Shami tree, marigold flowers, and the "dhaan" that is grown during the course of the nine days of Navaratri, all weapons, cars, agricultural machinery, and metal objects are worshipped. On the day of Dasara, marigold flowers have a special meaning. Books, musical instruments, and other objects are worshipped with the goddess during Saraswati Puja. Simollanghan is a ritual in which participants cross the village line and gather APTA tree leaves. Golden leaves stand for this. As a sign of love and respect, people visit one other's homes in the evening and distribute the gold (leaf). Kolhapur is one of the locations that celebrate Royal Dasara.

Ramlila, in which episodes from the Ramayana are performed to illustrate the various Lilas (phases of life) of Lord Rama, is the major event of the Dussehra celebration in the northern portion of India. Ramlila includes scenes from Ram's fourteen years of exile, Bharat Milap, when Rama meets his brother Bharat, Sita Haran (Ravana kidnaps Sita), Ravana's destruction, and Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita's return to Ayodhya after their fourteen years of exile.

In the Himachal Pradesh Kulu Valley, where villagers congregate in huge numbers, elaborate processions are conducted. More than a hundred gods are carried in the massive parade on colourful palanquins. Kulu Dussehra also features a Ramlila performance. Large effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbh Karan are burned on expansive grounds during celebrations arranged by various committees in various locations throughout Delhi and other northern regions.

People wait a whole year to enjoy this celebration. Everyone has the chance to meet, making the festival memorable. On this day, people prepare special meals at home and leave the house to attend the fair and the Ram Lila. Visit a relative's place and invite the parents over as well. Devotees worship Lord Rama and ask for his blessings to live happy and wealthy lives. Many schools, colleges, and learning facilities observe Dussehra. The festival stands for tenacity, willpower, triumph, faith, and cohesion. Every child needs to be aware of the significance of the Dussehra Festival to be by old culture and tradition, as well as the value of strong forces and bravery in the face of evildoers.