Dashara means defeat of Ravana, a demon with 10 heads (das -10, hara -defeat). It is the day when God Rama killed Ravana to secure back his kidnapped wife named Sita. On this day (10th day of festival) effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarana and his son Indrajit (Meghanaad) are burnt. Effigies are made with bamboo, paper, hask and dry grass embedded with lots of firework. The Ram-lila character Lord Rama sets fire to these effigies with his Agni-baan (the fire-arrow). The event is spectacular for all kids and grown ups. In first 9 days life history of Rama (Ram-lila) is enacted on stages by local amateur artists in numerous cities and villages of India. These days, TV has taken over and broadcasts Ram-lila on various channels. The stage shows are usually financed by generous donation from locals. Everyone has memories of his childhood Ram-lila as an integral part of life.
Friday, 11 October 2013
Dasara Greetings
Dashara means defeat of Ravana, a demon with 10 heads (das -10, hara -defeat). It is the day when God Rama killed Ravana to secure back his kidnapped wife named Sita. On this day (10th day of festival) effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkarana and his son Indrajit (Meghanaad) are burnt. Effigies are made with bamboo, paper, hask and dry grass embedded with lots of firework. The Ram-lila character Lord Rama sets fire to these effigies with his Agni-baan (the fire-arrow). The event is spectacular for all kids and grown ups. In first 9 days life history of Rama (Ram-lila) is enacted on stages by local amateur artists in numerous cities and villages of India. These days, TV has taken over and broadcasts Ram-lila on various channels. The stage shows are usually financed by generous donation from locals. Everyone has memories of his childhood Ram-lila as an integral part of life.
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