The festival Dussehra or Vijayadashami, a symbol of the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated with great pomp across the country on 2 October. This festival is celebrated every year on the Dashami date of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. There is religious belief that on this auspicious day Lord Shri Ram killed Lankapati Ravana and established religion. This is the reason that this festival is considered a symbol of the victory of truth on the untruth and the victory of light over darkness.
Dussehra 2025: Date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year the Dashami date of Ashwin month starts at 7.10 pm (today) at 7.10 pm and it will end at 7:10 pm on October 2 (tomorrow). Dussehra will be celebrated on 2 October, giving prominence to Udayatithi.
Tomorrow Dussehra worship and many special Muhurtas are being made for auspicious works:
Worship/Working auspicious time auspicious time, worship of weapon weapons (Ordnance Puja) from 1:12 pm to 3:44 AM, 2 hours 22 minutes Pujan Muhurta Muhurta Muhurta from 2:09 pm to 2:00 pm to 2:56 minutes to buy 47 minutes from 10 am to 1:41 am to 1:39 minutes in the afternoon –
Auspicious time of Ravana combustion
On the day of Dussehra, Ravana Dahan is always performed during Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset. Tomorrow, on October 2, sunset time will start at 6.10 pm, and from this time the burning of giant effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna will begin. Ramlila is organized all over the country, which shows a glimpse of Lord Rama’s life and Lanka war, and Ramlila also ends with Ravana Dahan in the evening.
Worship and auspicious work on the day of Dussehra
Dussehra is considered very special from religious point of view. On this day, Ravana is not only burnt, but many other worship and worship also have special significance.
Whose worship is there? According to mythological beliefs, Maa Durga, Lord Shri Ram and weapons are worshiped on Dussehra. This day is also a symbol of the conclusion of Navratri, hence there is a law of special worship of Maa Durga.
Pooja Vidhi: On the day of Dussehra, after bathing in the morning, clean clothes are worn. In the house or temple, first of all, Lord Shri Ram and Maa Durga are resolved to worship. After this, flowers, fruits, incense-lamps and prasad are offered to the deities.
Arms Pujan (Ordnance Puja): A major ritual of Dussehra is weapon worship. According to traditions, on this day the warriors worshiped their weapons to win the war. Currently, people worship the tools, machines and vehicles used in their work, which is seen with happiness and prosperity.
Day of auspicious works: According to beliefs, Dussehra is considered extremely auspicious for the beginning of new works. On this day, works that bring prosperity in the house are done. People pledge to start their children’s education, business or business, because it is considered to be the day of positive energy and success in life.
Dussehra is celebrated with joy across the country. Special worship and aarti of Ram Darbar is also performed in many places before Ravana Dahan, which further enhances the spiritual significance of this festival.
