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A: Dasara is the 10- Day Festival of the Hindus. An Indian Holiday. But celebrated by Hindus all over the World. The most important day is the 10th Day. 'Das' meaning Ten. It is a day when Processions are held in may parts of the country. In East India, the Idol of the Goddess Durga is immersed in water. After worshiping her for 9 days. In North India, the effigies of Demon Kings are burnt. Marking the end of evil. It was the day they were killed and Lord Rama was victorious. So it is a sort of Victory Day. It is a Holiday when the strength within a person is invoked. The "Shakti" or strength that is inside all Human Being. 9 forms of 'shakti' or strength is worshiped and all pray for this. This goes on for 9 days. 9 is Nava. So this is also know as Navaratri. Then , on the 10th / Dasara Day, there is festivity. Those who pray to the Goddess Durga, immerse the idol in water this day. Then, they exchange sweets. People meet and hug each other. While giving sweets. It is also a time for new clothes and exchange of gifts of clothes.