Dussehra 2024 Date: Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated as the victory of Lord Shri Ram over Lankapati Ravana. On this day, Lord Shri Ram killed Lankapati Ravana and gave the message of victory of good over evil. According to the scriptures, it was on the day of Vijayadashami that Maa Durga conquered the demon named Mahishasur. Shami or Aparajita Puja is also performed on Dussehra. Vijay or afternoon Muhurta is considered the best for worship. The festival of Dussehra also indicates the end of the rainy season and the beginning of autumn. On this day, there is a ritual of burning the effigy of Ravana along with the immersion of the idol and urn of Maa Durga. It is considered very auspicious to see the Neelkanth bird on the day of Dussehra. It is considered auspicious to worship Lord Shri Ram, Maa Durga, Lord Shri Ganesh and Hanuman ji on the day of Dussehra. Know when is Dussehra in October this year, know the auspicious time of worship and method of worship-
When is Dussehra or Vijayadashami – According to Drik Panchang, Dashami Tithi will start on 12 October 2024 at 10:58 am and will end on 13 October 2024 at 09:08 am. The festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on 12 October 2024, Saturday.
From when to when will Shravan Nakshatra be there- According to the scriptures, the presence of Shravan Nakshatra on Dussehra or Vijayadashami is considered very auspicious and beneficial. This year Shravan Nakshatra will start on 12 October 2024 at 05:25 am and will end on 13 October at 04:27 am.
Vijay Muhurat of Dussehra Puja- Vijay Muhurat of worship on Dussehra day will be from 02:02 PM to 02:48 PM. That is, the total duration of worship is 46 minutes.
Bengal Vijayadashami is on Sunday, 13 October 2024. The time for afternoon puja on this day will be from 01:16 pm to 03:35 pm. The total duration of the puja is 02 hours 19 minutes.
