Dussehra  

From tales of its origin to connections with Sri Lanka, here are lesser known facts about Dussehra 

In this episode of Culture 'Shauk', we take a look at the origin of Ramlila and how it became an integral part of India’s performing arts tradition, owing to its popular appeal and epic design.

Ayudha Puja, also called as Astra Puja, is a part of the Navratri festival where people from the Hindu community celebrate by worshipping the instruments. And MyNation’s Just For Laughs shows how vehicles are worshipped on this day.

Ever wondered why mother Kali is always seen stamping a man who is lying on the feet? Read on as we tell you why  

During his inaugural speech at the Mysuru Dussehra, Dr SL Bhyrappa, a renowned Kannada litterateur opined that non-believers and atheists are being portrayed as rationalists. 

World's tallest Ravana effigy is being built at the cost of Rs 30 Lakh. The organiser said that the effigy weighs over 70 quintals. 

October 8 has been chosen as it is auspicious for two reasons. It is both Dussehra and Air Force Day, said government sources.  Defence minister Rajnath Singh will travel to France to receive the first Rafale combat aircraft manufactured by French firm Dassault Aviation.

A male tusker, Drona, who had carried the howdah for the Mysuru dussehra passed away in Karnataka’s Nagarhole. The reason for the sudden demise is to be assessed through an autopsy.

 

At least 61 people were killed and 72 injured on Friday evening after several Dussehra revellers, who had spread onto the railway tracks while watching the burning of a Ravana effigy, were run over by a train.