Dasehra
[ duhs-er-uh ]
noun
a Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated for ten days in October.
Origin of Dasehra
1From the Sanskrit word daśaharā literally, (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins
- Also called Durga Puja.
- Also Da·sa·ha·ra [duhs-uh-huhr-uh]. /ˌdʌs əˈhʌr ə/.
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How to use Dasehra in a sentence
It is here that the Gangor and Dasehra Solemnities are celebrated.
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