Dussehra 2024 Ayudh Pooja: Every year Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. According to Drik Panchang, Vijayadashami is on 12th October this year. On this day, idol immersion of Goddess Durga, Aparajita Devi puja, Shami puja and Ravana Dahan are done. According to mythology, Lord Rama worshiped his weapons before going to war with Ravana. At the same time, the gods together worshiped the weapons of Goddess Durga for the war with Mahishasura. Let us know the auspicious time and method of Ayudha Puja on Dussehra…
When is Dussehra?
According to Drik Panchang, Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will start from 10:58 am on October 12 and will end at 09:08 am on October 13, 2024. Whereas, this year Dussehra will be celebrated on 12 October 2024.
Muhurta for Ayudha Puja: Ayudha Puja is performed in Vijay Muhurta on the day of Dussehra. On this day, Vijay Muhurta will be from 02:03 PM to 02:49 PM. During this time weapons can be worshipped.
Method of Ayudha Puja on Dussehra:
Wake up before sunrise on the day of Dussehra. Wear clean clothes after bathing. After this, start worshiping weapons in Vijay Muhurta. Purify all the weapons by sprinkling Ganga water on them. After this, apply turmeric-kumkum tilak on the arms. Offer flowers and Shami leaves. Feed the poor and needy. After this give donations. Nine days after Navratri, on Dashami Tithi, pray for success and remember Chandrika and worship the weapons. On the day of Vijayadashami, Kali Maa is worshipped.
