Vijayadashami, another name for Dussehra, is a celebration of good triumphing over evil. People commemorate the victory of righteousness on this day by celebrating Lord Rama’s victory against the Ravan. In Indian culture, seeing a Neelkanth bird on Dussehra is particularly significant.
Witnessing the Neelkanth bird on Dussehra is more than watching a blue bird. The Neelkanth bird (Indian Roller) is believed to bring good luck. According to Hindu mythology, it is linked to Lord Shiva, who is often called “Neelkanth” because of his blue throat. After consuming poison during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), his throat turned blue, and he saved the world. The Neelkanth bird, with its blue feathers, is considered a reminder of Lord Shiva’s powers and blessings.
On Dussehra, the sight of the Neelkanth bird is thought to bring victory and success in personal or professional battles, just like Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
In earlier times, kings and warriors would seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and the sight of the Neelkanth bird before heading into battle. They believed it would lead them to triumph over their enemies.
According to the scriptures, Lord Rama saw a Neelkanth bird before setting out to fight Ravan. As a result, the bird is regarded as a lucky symbol. This idea eventually became an element of Dussehra celebrations, as the festival is about overcoming bad spirits.
Dussehra is also a time to connect with nature and the divine. Spotting a Neelkanth bird symbolizes the presence of spiritual energy and the natural world’s blessings, reminding us to live in harmony with nature. This bird is also called the farmer’s friend since it acts as a pest controller, and farmers welcome a sight of this bird during this time.
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Source: Free Press Journal
