Why spotting the Neelkanth bird on Dussehra is considered auspicious

Celebrated on the 10th day of Ashvina in the Hindu calendar, Dussehra signifies Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana and Maa Durga’s victory over Mahishasura. Neelkanth sightings on this day are considered auspicious. However, inhumane practices by bird catchers to capitalize on this belief should be condemned.