10 Lines on Dussehra in English for Class 1 to 8, With Short Essays

Here are 10 lines on Dussehra in English for every class, from very simple lines for Class 1 to fuller lines for Class 6 and above, plus two short essays. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday 20 October, so these lines are ready for homework, school diaries and assembly speeches this week.

Each set keeps to facts that are true across India: Ram’s victory over Ravana, Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, and how families celebrate. Children can copy a set or mix lines to make their own few lines on Dussehra.

Dussehra lines at a glance

What is Dussehra?

Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is a Hindu festival that comes on the tenth day after the nine nights of Navratri, in the month of Ashwin (September or October). According to the Ramayana, Lord Ram defeated the demon king Ravana on this day. In eastern India, the same day ends Durga Puja and marks Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. Both stories teach that good wins over evil.

10 lines on Dussehra for Class 1 and 2

1. Dussehra is a Hindu festival.
2. It is also called Vijayadashami.
3. It comes after nine days of Navratri.
4. Lord Ram defeated Ravana on this day.
5. Ravana was a king with ten heads.
6. People watch a play called Ram Lila.
7. Big statues of Ravana are burnt.
8. We see fireworks in the sky.
9. We eat sweets with our family.
10. Dussehra shows good wins over evil.

10 lines on Dussehra for Class 3 to 5

1. Dussehra is an important Hindu festival celebrated all over India.
2. It is also known as Vijayadashami, which means “victory on the tenth day”.
3. It falls in the month of Ashwin, in September or October.
4. The festival comes right after the nine nights of Navratri.
5. According to the Ramayana, Lord Ram defeated Ravana, the king of Lanka, on this day.
6. Before Dussehra, actors perform the Ram Lila, the story of Ram, on open stages.
7. In the evening, huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt.
8. In West Bengal, the day ends Durga Puja, and idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in rivers.
9. People wear new clothes, meet relatives and share sweets.
10. Dussehra teaches us that truth and goodness always win in the end.

10 lines on Dussehra for Class 6 and above

1. Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Ashwin, right after Navratri.
2. The name Dussehra is often explained as the defeat of the ten-headed Ravana, while Vijayadashami means “victory on the tenth day”.
3. In North India, it marks Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, who had carried away Sita to Lanka.
4. In eastern and north-eastern India, it is the last day of Durga Puja and celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
5. Ram Lila plays, based mostly on Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, are staged for many nights before the festival.
6. UNESCO has listed both Ramlila (2008) and Durga Puja in Kolkata (2021) as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
7. Mysuru Dasara in Karnataka ends with the Jamboo Savari, a grand elephant procession.
8. Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh begins on Vijayadashami and goes on for a week.
9. In many homes, people worship tools, books and vehicles, and in Maharashtra friends exchange apta leaves as “gold”.
10. Dussehra reminds us to fight the “Ravana” inside us, such as anger, pride and greed, and to choose what is right.

Short essay on Dussehra (100 words)

Dussehra is one of the most loved festivals of India. It is also called Vijayadashami and comes on the tenth day after Navratri, in September or October. According to the Ramayana, Lord Ram defeated the demon king Ravana on this day and saved Sita. For many nights before the festival, people watch the Ram Lila. On Dussehra evening, huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt, and the sky lights up with fireworks. In Bengal, the day ends Durga Puja. Families wear new clothes and share sweets. Dussehra teaches us that good always wins over evil.

Short essay on Dussehra (about 190 words)

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India. It falls on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Ashwin, just after the nine nights of Navratri. The word Vijayadashami means “victory on the tenth day”.

The festival is linked to two famous stories. According to the Ramayana, Lord Ram, with the help of Hanuman and the vanara army, fought a long war in Lanka and defeated the ten-headed king Ravana, who had carried away Sita. In eastern India, people believe that on this day Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Celebrations differ from place to place. In North India, the Ram Lila is performed for many nights, and on Dussehra tall effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt in open grounds. In West Bengal, Durga Puja ends, women play Sindoor Khela and the idols are immersed in rivers. Mysuru is famous for its royal Dasara and elephant procession, and Kullu holds a week-long fair.

Dussehra brings families and neighbours together. It reminds us that however strong evil seems, truth and goodness win in the end.

Dussehra words to use in your essay

Use a few of these words to make your 10 lines on Dussehra sound richer.

Tips for writing your Dussehra lines neatly

• Plan first. Choose your 10 lines, then put them in order: what the festival is, the story, how it is celebrated, and the message.
• Start each line on a new line. Number them 1 to 10 and leave a small gap after each one.
• Use lined paper. Younger children can practise on our handwriting paper for kindergarten.
• Add a picture. Our story paper has a drawing box on top and lines below, perfect for a bow and arrow or a Ravana effigy.
• Try joined writing. Older children can copy the 100-word essay as practice after working through cursive writing worksheets.

Printable 10 lines on dussehra (free PDF)

Print these 10 lines on dussehra in english as handwriting copy sheets: each line is printed in light grey to trace, with a ruled line underneath to copy it, one page for each class level. The 10 lines on dussehra PDF has 4 pages and prints on US Letter or A4.

Print at 100% (actual size). Every page is black and white line art, so it copies cleanly on a school printer.

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Sources

• Dussehra 2026 date: Government of India holiday list (Tuesday 20 October 2026)
• Drik Panchang: Vijayadashami 2027 date
• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana (2008); Durga Puja in Kolkata (2021)
• Mysuru Dasara, official website of the festival
• Encyclopaedia Britannica: Dussehra

Further reading: Vijayadashami (Wikipedia) and Ramlila (UNESCO).

Frequently asked questions

6 quick answers

When is Dussehra in 2026?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday 20 October 2026 on India’s public holiday list. Some regional calendars, including Bengal and Mysuru, mark it on Wednesday 21 October.

When is Dussehra in 2027?

Drik Panchang lists Dussehra 2027 on Saturday 9 October. A few regional calendars, including Bengal’s Bijoya Dashami, mark it on Sunday 10 October, so check a local panchang.

How do I write 10 lines on Dussehra in English?

Write one simple sentence on each of these: the name, when it comes, the story of Ram and Ravana, Ram Lila, burning effigies, Durga Puja, sweets and family, and the message that good wins over evil.

What are 5 lines on Dussehra for Class 1?

Dussehra is a Hindu festival. Lord Ram defeated Ravana. Ravana had ten heads. Big statues of Ravana are burnt. Good wins over evil.

Why do we celebrate Dussehra?

We celebrate Dussehra to remember Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana and, in eastern India, Goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. Both stand for the victory of good over evil.

How should children plan a few lines on Dussehra?

Choose the lines first, then put them in order: what the festival is, the story, how it is celebrated and the message. Start each line on a new line, number them 1 to 10 and leave a small gap after each one.

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Last updated: October 2026