Dasehra

[duhs-er-uh]

noun

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

Also Da·sa·ha·ra

[duhs-uh-huhr-uh] /ˌdʌs əˈhʌr ə/.

Origin of Dasehra

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

Also called Durga Puja.

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Historical Examples of dasehra

It is here that the Gangor and Dasehra Solemnities are celebrated.
Beast and Man in India
John Lockwood Kipling