Search for the autumn Devi festival and you will meet a constellation of names. This guide maps how Navaratri and Vijayadashami are known across India — useful for travelers, students, and anyone comparing family traditions.
Quick regional map
- Gujarat — Navratri, Garba, Dandiya
- West Bengal / Odisha / Assam — Durga Puja
- Karnataka — Dasara; Mysuru Dasara
- North India — Navratri / Dussehra, Ramlila
- Tamil Nadu — Navaratri Golu (Bommai Kolu)
- Kerala — Navaratri, Saraswati Puja, Vidyarambham
- Telangana — Bathukamma (alongside Devi Navaratri)
- Andhra Pradesh — Devi Navaratri
- Maharashtra — Navratri, Ghatasthapana
- Himachal Pradesh — Kullu Dussehra
Why names matter for search and tradition
Families often know only their local word. A Bengali “Pujo” and a Gujarati “Navratri” are siblings, not strangers. Learning the names opens the door to regional articles in this cluster — from Bengal’s five days to Tamil Nadu Golu and Bathukamma.
Vijayadashami by another name
The tenth day may be called Vijayadashami, Dussehra, Dasara, or simply Dashami. In Kerala it is also the day of Vidyarambham; in many workplaces it coincides with Ayudha Puja observances; in North India it may climax with Ravana Dahan.
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