Why Do We Celebrate Dussehra?

Dussehra is celebrated to mark Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana. 

Dussehra is celebrated after the auspicious nine days of Navratri.

on the tenth day of Navratri

Thousands of devotees gather in an open space to burn high effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarn, and Meghnad.

It is believed that Sita was abducted by Ravana and Lord Rama went into a war against Ravana to rescue her. He worshipped Maa Durga for his victory before going to the war. The massive went for 10 days with Rama triumphing over Ravana.