21: Navaratri Special Day 10: Dussera or Dussehra

This day is also known as Vijayadashmi. Significance of the day:Nine days of Navaratri are divided into three parts, each representing  Tamas, Rajas, SatvaFirst three days represent Tamas: Goddess is fierce and in the form of Durga and Kali.Next three days are related to Goddess Laxmi  : Materialistic oriented.Last Three days are dedicated to Goddesss Saraswati- Reading, learning and enlightenment.On the day of Vijayadashmi, it is said that we have conquered all these qualities, we participated in these days, but overcame and did not give in.Dussera also is symbolic of the ten headed Ravana- each head representing one bad quality or ill. These qualities are:  Kama (lust), Krodha (anger), Moha (attraction), Lobha (greed), Madaa (over pride), Matsara (jealously), Swartha(selfishness), Anyaya (injustice), Amanavata(cruelty) and Ahankara (ego). a. Durga Devi in the form of Mahishasur Mardini slayed the demon Mahishasurb. Rama Killed Ravan on this day.c. Pandavas returned to their kingdom Virat after their exile.Also listen to two verses from Mahishasura Mardini Stotra. You can listen to Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts , Jio Saavn, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz