English Meaning of dasara

Meaning of 'dasara'

m (dasahara S) The tenth of asvinasuddha; the day on which Ram marched against Rawa&ntodtod;. It is celebrated with great splendor and display. The images of devi which have been worshiped during nine nights (navaratra) are now thrown into the river. Pr. dasaryantuna jagela tevha ndivalica diva pahila. After this festival kings form campaigns or go forth to battle. See 2 Sam. xi. l.

Meaning of दसरा

m (दशाहरा S) The tenth of आश्विनशुद्ध; the day on which Ram marched against Ráwan̤. It is celebrated with great splendor and display. The images of देवी which have been worshiped during nine nights (नवरात्र) are now thrown into the river. Pr. दसऱ्यांतून जगेल तेव्हां दिवाळीचा दिवा पाहील. After this festival kings form campaigns or go forth to battle. See 2 Sam. xi. l.

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