The festival of ‘Dussehra’ or ‘Vijayadashami’, a symbol of the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated across the country on Thursday, October 2, 2025. This festival is not only a symbol of Rama’s victory over Ravana, but also a symbol of Mahishasura’s slaughter by Goddess Durga. On this day, huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnad are burnt across the country, which is called ‘Ravana Dahan’. Let us know when the most auspicious time of Ravana combustion is in the year 2025.
The most auspicious time of Ravana combustion
Ravana Dahan is always performed in Pradosh Kaal (time after sunset) because according to the scriptures, Ravana Dahan is considered to be the most auspicious and fruitful during Pradosh period.
According to astrological calculations, the best and auspicious time of Ravana combustion is from 6:05 pm to 7:19 pm on 2 October 2025 (about 1 hour 14 minutes), which depends on the Muhurta Pradosh Kaal and Dashami Tithi. At this time, it is considered to be the best of burning Ravana.
Importance of Vijayadashami
Victory of Rama: On this day Lord Rama established religion by killing the egoistic Lankapati Ravana. The burning of the effigy of Ravana is a symbol of the fact that in the end, truth and religion victory.
Closing of Shakti Puja: After nine days of Sharadiya Navratri, the worship of Goddess Durga ends on Vijayadashami on the tenth day. This festival is a symbol of the fact that Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura and freed the earth from her atrocities. The festival of Vijayadashami also gives us the message that no matter how difficult the circumstances are, truth always wins. Therefore Ravana Dahan is not only a tradition, but also a learning that gives the right direction to life.