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Dussehra 2024 Food: Dussehra symbolizes the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, the victory of good over evil and the victory of justice over injustice. According to the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated every year on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. It is believed that on this day Lord Rama killed Ravana and Mother Durga killed Mahishasura. This date is also celebrated as Vijayadashami. Ravana Dahan and weapon worship is done on this day. Many traditions are also followed, which also includes food.

Yes, according to ancient tradition, the festival of Dussehra is incomplete without Jalebi and Paan. That is why on the day of Dussehra, people along with preparing delicious dishes at home also prepare Jalebi. Then when Ravana is burnt, they express happiness by eating Jalebi. In the end let’s taste paan also. Now the question is why are Jalebi and paan eaten on Dussehra? What is the relation of Jalebi with Lord Ram? Unnao’s astrologer Rishikant Mishra Shastri is telling News18 about the unique tradition-

Special reason to eat Jalebi

The tradition of eating Jalebi on the day of Dussehra has been going on for centuries. But, what is the reason for eating Jalebi on this day? According to folk beliefs, Lord Shri Ram was very fond of a sweet called Shashkuli. Nowadays that sweet is known as Jalebi. It is said that Lord Shri Ram celebrated his victory over Ravana by eating this sweet. Recognizing this, people are carrying forward this tradition. However, no specific connection with it has been mentioned in the scriptures.

Reason for eating Paan-Fafda

On the day of Dussehra, in some places, apart from Jalebi, there is also a tradition of eating Paan and Fafda. After Ravana Dahan, people feed each other betel leaves and hug each other. Along with this, at many places people also celebrate by eating Fafda with Jalebi. It is said that by doing this on this day, people express the happiness of the victory of religion over unrighteousness. Apart from this, in many cultures betel leaf is considered a symbol of health, good luck and prosperity, which is why eating it on Dussehra is considered auspicious.

Eating these things is also auspicious

Curd and sugar are also eaten during the festival of Dussehra. Especially in Orissa, women offer cooked rice soaked in water along with curd to the goddess. After this the ritual of burning Ravana is performed. At the same time, in some parts of the country, soft and spongy Rasgullas are also eaten as Prasad.

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