If it can get its own catergory on Yahoo answers then it must be important, so can someone tell me what it is
2007-03-25 02:28:42 · 5 answers · asked by Bruce P 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Dasara
Dasara is a hindu festival of godess shakti. As the kings / Maharajas of Mysore were Hindus they choose to celebrate Dasara as a major event. Of late Mysore Dasara is associated with culture. It has become a cultural symbol of Karnataka. Dasara / Vijayadashmi is celebrated throughout the world by Hindus. However Mysore Dasara is a cultural event sponsred by the government of Karanataka during the 9 days of Navaratri to keep the tradition which was theirs in erstwhile Mysore State.
So apart from Dasara, Mysore Dasara has its own uniqueness and is a tourist event.
2007-03-25 02:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by fade_as_snowflake 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dasara, also called "Navaratri", is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. Unlike Dussera, this is celebrated for 10 days in Southern parts.
The Festival of Dasara is celebrated on the occasion of Navaratri. Celebrations are unique ranging from worshipping goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga) to exhibiting colorful toys on the day of 'bombe habba' in Kannada.
2007-03-25 11:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by x y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A festival in India: in the north, Dussera/Ram Leela: in the south, NavRathri: In West Bengal and Orissa, Durga Pooja! Associated with Hindu mythology, on Saraswathi goddess (learning), On Ramayan (Rama&Ravana), and Durga (Warrior goddess), variously in different parts of India. Very colourful, heralds winter season!
2007-03-25 12:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dasara
2007-03-25 09:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by ♥shushin♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Hindu festival.
2007-03-25 09:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋