Dasehra

[ duhs-er-uh ]

noun

1. a Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated for ten days in October.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dasehra¹

From the Sanskrit word daśaharā literally, (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins

Example Sentences

It is here that the Gangor and Dasehra Solemnities are celebrated.

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