"Vijaya Dasami" is the last day of the festival. As the name suggests (Vijaya means victory), it is the day of celebration of victory. According to various religious books and epics, this is the day of victory of the Good over Evil. Sree Rama won against Ravanasura on the same day. After the exile of one year Arjuna took possession of his armoury kept concealed on the Sami Vriksha (Presopis Spicigera) and conquered his enemies. Thus the Day of Dasami came to be known as the victory day or Vijaya Dasami. From that day onwards the tree is also worshipped to get rid of one’s enemies and sins. As per the Epic Karthika Purana emperor Raghu conquered Kubera and took possession of his wealth on this same day. Goddess Adi Shakti killing Mahishasura on Vijaya Dasami has made this day very important.
