Dasehra

Dasehra
/dus"euhr euh/, n.
a Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated for ten days in October.
Also, Dasahara /dus'euh hur"euh/. Also called Durga Puja.
[ < Skt dasahara lit., (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins]

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