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A: Dusserah as it actually is , is the 10th day of a Festival. The 1st 9 days it is called Navaratri. When the Goddess SHakti is worshipped for strength by Hindus originating from India. 9 different forms of inner strength is invoked. The 10th Day , that is Dusserah, the idol worshiped, is immersed in water. It is a victory day of good over evil. When Lord Rama who first started this worship got the strength to defeat and kill the mighty King of Lanka, Ravana. So on this day, his effigy is burnt in the Northern States of India. 10 is Dus . So the term Dusserah or also Vijaya Dashami. Vijay meaning Victory. It is Victory day for Good.