Dussehra 2025: What is the secret behind Ravana's 10 heads? Learn about the evils they symbolize..

Dussehra 2025: Vijayadashami is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Ashwin, also known as Dussehra. This year, Dussehra falls on October 2, 2025. It is believed that on this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana and established Dharma over Adharma. Therefore, this day is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. This is why, on the special occasion of Dussehra, effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakaran are burned across the country. According to religious texts, Ravana was a scholar of scriptures, and his ten heads represented his power. But do you know the symbolism of these heads of Ravana? If not, let's find out.

What evils do Ravana's ten heads symbolize?

Kama
According to religious beliefs, Ravana's first head represents his uncontrolled desires, which are also considered the reason for his defeat.

Anger
It is believed that Ravana's second head represents anger. Ravana's anger was so intense that he acted without deliberation and, in his anger, crossed all limits.

Greed
It is believed that Ravana's third head symbolizes greed. Ravana was greedy for everything in the world and wanted to gain control over everything.

Attachment
Ravana's fourth head is believed to represent attachment. He was so obsessed with his power and wealth that he lost the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

Ego
Ravana's fifth head represents ego, which is considered his greatest enemy.

Pride
It is believed that Ravana's sixth head represents pride, meaning he was extremely proud of his wealth, which is believed to be the reason for his defeat.

Jealousy
According to mythological beliefs, Ravana's seventh head represents jealousy. It is said that Ravana became filled with jealousy upon seeing the success and goodness of others.

Worry
Ravana's eighth head symbolizes worry, which kept his mind restless.

Hat
Ravana's ninth head represents hatred, which filled his mind with a desire for revenge.

Ignorance
Ravana's tenth and final head symbolizes ignorance, which led him astray from the path of righteousness and truth and led him towards destruction.

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