Mythology of Dussehra
Which Hindu deity is known for defeating the demon king Ravana in the epic Ramayana?
Who is Lord Rama?
What is the primary celebration that Dussehra commemorates?
What is the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?
This weapon, given to Lord Rama by the gods, represents divine power and righteousness in his victory over Ravana.
What is the bow and arrow?
This country, home to the famous Mysore Dussehra festival, celebrates Dussehra with grand parades, cultural performances, and the lighting of its royal palace.
What is India?
This Hindu epic, which tells the story of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, is central to Dussehra celebrations.
What is the Ramayana?
Ravana, the demon king defeated by Rama, is often depicted with how many heads?
What is ten heads?
This festival, celebrated in Gujarat, involves dance performances and is linked to the worship of the goddess Durga.
What is Navratri?
What effigies of this trio are traditionally burned during Dussehra to symbolize the victory of good over evil?
Who are Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna?
In this Southeast Asian country is the Ramayana performed as the traditional "Lakhon Khol" dance during their Dussehra-like celebrations.
What is Cambodia?
In many parts of India, Dussehra is celebrated by burning large effigies of which demon king.
Who is Ravana?
In the Ramayana, Rama was exiled to the forest for how many years before defeating Ravana?
What is 14 years?
In the state of West Bengal, this festival involves the immersion of idols of Durga and is celebrated with much fervor, coinciding with Dussehra.
What is Durga Puja?
Dussehra is derived from this Sanskrit word, which translates to 'the defeat of the Sun' in English.
What is Dash Hara?
In this island nation, Dussehra is celebrated with "Durga Puja" as one of the major festivals, where the goddess Durga is worshipped before statues are immersed in water.
What is Bangladesh?
This 10-day theatrical performance reenacting the life of Lord Rama is a popular tradition during Dussehra.
What is the Ramlila?
This festival, which means "victory of good over evil," is celebrated at the end of Navratri and marks Rama's victory over Ravana.
What is Dussehra (or Vijayadashami)?
In northern India, this festival marks the end of the monsoon season and includes the tradition of making and burning effigies of Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
What is Dussehra?
Diwali occurs this many days after Dussehra.
What is 20 days?
Dussehra is celebrated by the Indian diaspora in this Middle Eastern country, especially in Dubai, where large gatherings and effigy burnings take place.
What is United Arab Emirates?
In the southern state of Karnataka, which city’s famous Dussehra celebrations include a grand procession featuring elephants and ornate decorations.
What is Mysuru (Mysore)?
Ravana was a great scholar and devotee of which Hindu god, who also tried to warn him against abducting Sita?
Who is Lord Shiva?
This festival, celebrated in the southern state of Karnataka, includes a grand procession with decorated elephants and is linked to the goddess Chamundeshwari.
What is Dasara?
Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of which Hindu month?
What is Ashvin or Kartik?
In this South American country, Indian communities celebrate Dussehra by organizing Ramlila performances and Ravana effigy burning in cities like Georgetown and Berbice.
What is Guyana?
This, ritual, performed by devotees in some regions, involves offering Shami (Prosopis) tree leaves to elders, symbolizing respect and a request for blessings.
What is the exchange of Shami leaves?