dasahara
ər noun
a Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated for ten days in October.
Also called Durga Puja.
Origin:
< Sanskrit daśaharā literally, (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins
< Sanskrit daśaharā literally, (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins
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