Dussehra Recipes 85 Dasara Festival Recipes

Significance of Dussehra Festival

Dussehra Festival or Dasara marks the end of Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations in their respective regional locations in India. The word ‘Dussehra’ is a culmination of 2 Sanskrit words ‘dasha’ meaning ‘ten’ and ‘hara’ meaning ‘defeat.’ When put together, the word literally means ‘removal or defeat of ten.’ It was Bhagwan Ram who defeated the 10-headed demon king Ravana on this day. Thus, signifying the victory of truth over evil and giving the true meaning to this word. This festival is thus meaningful for the current times as well. It inspires everyone to follow the path of dharma, truth and righteousness. It reminds us that in the end, truth always wins. When speaking of in terms of the Durgotsav or Durga Puja celebrations in the eastern, north eastern and some southern parts of India, Dussehra is popular under the sobriquet Bijoya Dashami. In this context, this day is dedicated to celebrating Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Although the significance changes, but the essence of both remain the same. That is, the Gods and Goddesses fought evil in order to restore and safeguard dharma as well as prove that it is truth, and only truth which is the ultimate conqueror. Since this victory was also achieved on the 10th day of the lunar Hindu calendar month, it came to be known as Vijayadashami. ‘Vijaya’ meaning ‘victory’ and ‘dashami’ meaning ‘on the tenth.’ Just like any other festival, Dussehra celebrations are also quite incomplete without good food. So, to make it easier for you, I am sharing a personalized compilation of simple, yet brilliant Dussehra Recipes in this post. These will surely make your celebrations much more than amazing!

More on Dasara Festival

Dasara Festival is celebrated under different names and with various rituals all over India, with much fanfare. But the ones that take place in Mysore in Karnataka, Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are noteworthy. In Kullu region, the celebrations last for 7 days. Whereas, in North and South India, the festivities are marked by melas (shopping fairs) and Ramlila – a traditional dramatic enactment of the life of Bhagwan Ram with the burning of huge effigies of Ravana along with his brothers Kumbhakarna and Meghnadh on the day of Dussehra. Thus, signifying their defeat, and victory of good over evil. No matter which region you are in, you can’t really complete the celebrations of Dasara Festival without indulging in some fabulous festive fare. Since this day is for celebrations and festivities, there are no set or defined rules for choosing a particular recipe to be made on this day. You can actually prepare any recipe that you and your family, friends are fond of.

85 Dussehra Recipes

This post of 85 Dussehra Recipes will make it all the more easy for you to decide on a delicious Dussehra menu. Since this festival is also about diversity, so is this signature collection of Dasara Recipes. I have handpicked and created this selection keeping in mind the ease with which a particular recipe can be prepared at home during these busy times. This 85 Dussehra Recipes compilation is also super versatile and has a huge variety of easy to make dishes – ranging from some popular and some unique options in snacks, breakfast, main course, beverages and sweets or desserts. Be it a Bengali rasgulla and a North Indian jalebi or a South Indian payasam, murukku, etc. – in this list, you’ll get whatever your palate desires for on this day. And just for the next festival, here are your recipes for Diwali Snacks and Diwali Sweets that you can check too. Wishing all my readers a Happy and Joyful Dussehra this year, and the years to come!