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  • proper noun Hinduism One of the important Hindu festivals.

Etymologies

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From Sanskrit विजय (vijaya)

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  • About Dasshera en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami

    Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

  • Vijayadashami, also known as Dusshera is the 10th day following Navratri.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

  • However, five traditional holidays fall either on a second Saturday or a Sunday -- Mahaveer Jayanti, Basava Jayanti, Independence Day, Vijayadashami and Ganesha Chaturthi.

    The Times of India 2009

  • Called Vidyarambham, what started off as a ritual among Hindus has become a popular custom followed by churches as well to initiate children into learning on Vijayadashami day.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Sanjiv Kataria 2009

  • It premiered last year on Vijayadashami at the Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram, Kochi.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2009

  • However, five traditional holidays fall either on a second Saturday or a Sunday -- Mahaveer Jayanti, Basava Jayanti, Independence Day, Vijayadashami and Ganesha Chaturthi.

    The Times of India 2009

  • It will conclude on Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of Good over Evil.

    rediff.com 2008

  • It will conclude on Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of Good over Evil.

    rediff.com 2008

  • It will conclude on Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of Good over Evil.

    rediff.com 2008

  • It will conclude on Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of Good over Evil.

    rediff.com 2008

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