Dussehra 2023: Know Why Apta Leaves Or ‘Sona’ Are Exchanged On Vijayadashami Or Dasara

Dussehra Or Vijayadashami Is Celebrated Grandly In India Every Year. This Year Dussehra Will Be Celebrated On October 24. Dussehra Marks The End Of Sharad Navratri. Each State Has A Different Set Of Rituals To Perform While They Celebrate This Festival Of Ravan Dehan. In Maharashtra, On Dussehra, People Give Each Other Apta Leaf, Also Known As Bidi Leaf. People Termed The Exchange Of Leaves As ‘Sona’ Which Means Gold. This Tradition Of Exchanging ‘Sona’ Is Based On Three Ancient Stories Which In Later Years Became A Customary Practice. To Know About These Stories, Watch This Video.