Dussehra is derived from two Sanskrit words : Dasha Hara which means removal of ten bad qualities within you.
1. Kama vasana ( Lust )
2. Krodha ( anger)
3. Moha ( attachment)
4. Lobha ( greed )
5. Mada ( over-pride )
6. Matsara ( jealousy)
7. Swartha ( Selfishness)
8. Anyaaya ( injustice)
9. Amanavta ( cruelty)
10. Ahankara ( ego)
It’s also known as ‘ Vijaydashami ‘ which means Vijaya over these ten bad qualities.
Dussehra, also marks the culmination of the nine-day Navaratri celebrations. On this day, Lord Rama killed Ravana, his son Meghanatha and brother Kumbhakarna, and hence the day is celebrated as the victory of good over evil.