Dasehra

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(dusər ə)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Da•se•hra  (dusər ə),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Eastern Religionsa Hindu festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated for ten days in October.
Also, Da•sa•ha•ra  (dus′ə hurə).USA pronunciation Also called Durga Puja. 
  • Sanskrit daśaharā literally, (goddess) who takes away the ten major sins

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