Dussehra: 5 foods offered to deities

Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated with great pomp all over India. It’s a day celebrated for the victory of good over evil. While one of the stories associated with Dussehra is that it’s the day when Lord Rama killed Lankapati Ravana, on the other hand, this day coincides with Vijayadashami on which day, Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasura on the 10th day of Durga Puja. This day is considered a symbol of victory not only over untruth but also over ego, evil and unrighteousness. Though, people worship Maa Durga and Lord Rama in their own way, here are some foods that are popularly offered to the deities to please them. Read more…