Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India and other countries. It marks the end of Navaratri and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as depicted in the epic Ramayana. During Vijayadashami, people participate in various cultural activities, including processions, plays, and the burning of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnath. The day is also considered auspicious for starting new ventures and is celebrated with family gatherings and feasting.