Ashwina is the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. It is the peak of the autumn season and the time for some of the biggest Hindu festivals.
Significance
Ashwina is the month of victory. It marks the victory of the Goddess over demons and Rama over Ravana.
Major Festivals
- Navratri: The nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami: Celebrating the victory of good over evil.
- Bathukamma: The floral festival of Telangana.
- Valmiki Jayanti: The birth anniversary of the author of Ramayana.