[GHHF] Vijaya Dashami was celebrated, Nagara Sankirtana was organized, Visited Hindu Mandir and performed Durga Puja in West Godavari District
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Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to inform that our Bala Samskar Kendra Students, their parents, and local people celebrated Dussehra on a grand scale in West Godavari District.
Vijayadashami History and Significance: Dussehra, also known as ‘Vijayadashami,’ holds a special place in the hearts of Indians as one of the most significant festivals. It signifies the conclusion of the nine-day extravaganza of Navratri and the four or five-day celebration of Durga Puja.
This auspicious day is steeped in mythological significance, as it is believed to mark the triumphant moment when Lord Rama vanquished the demon King Ravana and his malevolent army after a protracted battle between the forces of righteousness and evil. This monumental victory has led to the day being christened as Vijay Dashami, the Day of Victory.
Furthermore, Dussehra also symbolizes the day when the fierce Goddess Durga confronted and annihilated Mahishasura’s formidable army, ultimately slaying the buffalo demon. The festival, celebrated with great fervor across India, carries with it the profound message of the conquest of good over evil.
Nagara Sankeerthana
Nagar Sankirtana, is a tradition in the Indian religions involving the processional singing of holy hymns by a group in a residential area. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is credited with introduction of custom of Nagar kirtan, which included singing not only lyrical verses dedicated to Krishna but also chanting and singing them repetitively on the streets of city in form of a procession.
Nagara Sankeerthana means organizing group chanting of religious songs selected a number songs on different Gods and Goddesses such as Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi, Ganesh, Dattatrteya, Rama and other gods going around the streets either in the city, village or in the Ashram itself. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji of Avadhuta Datta Peetham conducts Nagara Sankeerthanas during new year in different cities – Mysore, Hyderabad and other cities. In 2013, following Nagara Sankeerthan in Hyderabd he said, “ Today we completed Nagara Sankeerthana for a second consecutive year victoriously, gloriously, happily, with devotion and focus! Who in the world doesn’t want the blessings of God and Guru? Nobody. If such people exist, they would be the most ignorant beings that ever existed. Everybody needs Guru’s blessings. I pray that His blessings last forever.
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