The festival marking Ram's victory over Ravana, with 'Ramlila' plays and burning effigies, is called:
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Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Dussehra.
Explanation:
☛ Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, signifying the triumph of good over evil.
☛ It is celebrated on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin.
☛ The festival features dramatic folk re-enactments of the life of Lord Rama, known as Ramlila, which culminate on this day.
☛ Massive effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and his son Meghnada are burned with fireworks to mark the defeat of evil.
☛ In eastern India, the same day marks the culmination of Durga Puja, celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Ramlila: Inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the year 2008.
☛ Mysuru Dasara: Celebrated in Karnataka, featuring the famous elephant-led royal procession called Jumboo Savari.
☛ Kullu Dussehra: A week-long international festival celebrated at the Dhalpur ground in Himachal Pradesh, which begins on the day of Vijayadashami.
☛ Diwali: Celebrates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile.
☛ Holi: A spring festival of colors commemorating the triumph of devotee Prahlad and the burning of the demoness Holika.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which year was Ramlila included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list? → 2008
☛ Which world-famous Dussehra celebration takes place at the Dhalpur Maidan in Himachal Pradesh? → Kullu Dussehra
☛ In which Hindu calendar month is the festival of Vijayadashami celebrated? → Ashwin
☛ Which grand festival of Karnataka features the traditional procession called 'Jumboo Savari'? → Mysuru Dasara
☛ Which festival is celebrated to mark Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile? → Diwali