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Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today

Vijayadashami is marked with women participating in 'Sindoor Khela', which involves women applying vermilion (Sindoor) on each other

Dusshera: Ravan effigy makers unhappy with drop in sale amid Covid-19

The 10th day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijay Dashami

'Ayodhya's Ramlila seen by over 100 mn viewers on various platforms'

The organisers of star-studded virtual Ramlila going on in Ayodhya have claimed that the numbers of viewers watching it on different media platforms have crossed the 100 million mark.

Muted Maha Ashtami rituals, celebrations in Bengal amid Covid restrictions

The usual fun, frolic and religious fervour associated with Maha Ashtami was barely visible on Saturday, with people across West Bengal worshipping the goddess virtually

Dussehra 2020 in pictures: Corona clouds on Ramlila, the cheer is missing

The cheer is missing this year as most Ramlilas have been either cancelled, recorded for digital viewing or recast in the corona mould

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to visit Sikkim on Dussehra

Amid the ongoing border conflict with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Sikkim on this Dussehra to boost the morale of troops deployed against the People's Liberation Army (PLA)

Telangana postpones all exams till Dussehra due to floods in Hyderabad

Education Minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy announced that all the examinations have been postponed till Dasara.

Dussehra, Diwali in pandemic: Idol, effigy makers face new 'Ravana'

The festival of Dussehra is approaching, however, this year the essence of festival has faded due to Covid pandemic. Ravana makers, Idol makers are bearing the brunt financially.

This year's Dussehra fails to bring cheer to Ravana makers of Delhi's Tatarpur

The year 2020 has been an unusual one, given the severe coronavirus health crisis facing the entire world

Covid-19: Dasara likely to be confined to Mysuru Palace and Chamundi Hills

As part of checking the spread of Covid-19, Karnataka Health Minister said there is a general view that the Dasara festival should be confined to the Mysuru Palace and Chamundi Hills this year

Low-key Dasara celebrations this year due to Covid-19: Karnataka Minister

With the Covid-19 pandemic casting its shadow, it has been decided to organise the world famous Dasara celebrations in the palace city of Mysuru in a "simple" way, Karnataka Minister C T Ravi said

Dussehra at Red Fort: PM Modi says Lord Rama's story still inspires people

Former PM Manmohan Singh and President Ram Nath Kovind also took part in the celebrations

Work towards women empowerment, ensure their dignity: PM Modi on Dussehra

The prime minister also said that Air Force Day was being is being celebrated today and the country is phenomenally proud of the IAF.

Rajnath spends Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja' at border

'Shastra puja' is part of the Dussehra festival which is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over demon king Ravana

Dussehra 2017: PM Modi to take part in celebrations at New Delhi's Red Fort

Dussehra is a festival that celebrates Hindu god Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana

A date with Ravana in Titarpur and Bisrakh

Ravana effigies in Titarpur don't fit my mental image of a man who forced Shiva to acknowledge his wisdom: Villager

Dussehra: Ten things you should know about the festival

Vijayadashami or Dussehra, actually marks two celebrations in India, first the victory of Rama over Ravana, and the victory of goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura