Our Hindu families celebrate Navaratri and Dassehra from Oct. 3-12. Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, means "the tenth day of victory" and is one of the important and major festivals celebrated by Hindus across the country as well as around the world with great pomp and enthusiasm. The festival of Dussehra marks the end of Navratri. For many people, Dussehra marks the beginning of the preparations for Diwali, which is a festival of lights that celebrates the victory of good over evil.