Dusseh
ra – derived from Sanskrit ‘Dasha-hara’ meaning “remover of bad fate” or remover of ten heads of Ravana’s. These ten heads refer to the ten asuras (bad qualities) within us – lust, anger, greed, delusion, over pride, jealousy, mind, intellect, will and ego. Dasha-Hara is also known as Navratri or Durgotsav and is a celebration of Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. The battle raged for nine days and nights. Finally on the tenth day of Ashvin shukla paksha, Mahishasura was defeated and killed by Durga. On this auspicious day, may Maa Durga bless us all with divine energies to help us rid of our demons inside and experience bliss!
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