This was seen as a symbol from the gods— a divine sign of guidance and supervision. Since then, people have believed that spotting a Neelkanth bird on Dussehra signifies the protection of the gods.

Dussehra (also known as Vijaya Dashami) is a prominent Hindu festival observed on the tenth day of Navaratri. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the ...