Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is marks the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana. The auspicious occassion is observed on the tenth day of the Ashwin month, which often occurs in September or October.
Dussehra 2023: Dussehra is an auspicious occasion for Hindus. It commemorates the triumph of good over evil and is observed on the tenth day of Navratri. On the Dasmi Tithi of Ashwin in Shukla Paksha, Dussehra is observed. It is thought that two significant occurrences occurred on Dussehra. Mahishasura the demon king was slain by Goddess Durga, while Raavana was vanquished by Lord Ram.
Dussehra or Vijayadashami or even Bijoya (as Bengalis call it) is one of the most popular and fervently celebrated festivals in India. People play Dandiya and Garba during the nine days of Navratri while praying to the Goddess. Dussehra and Vijayadashami both celebrate the victory of good over evil and signify a man’s need to overcome fear, greed, and negative thinking and move towards positive thoughts and deeds.
Dussehra 2023 Date And Shubh Muhurat
On October 24, Dussehra or Vijayadashami is observed. According to Drik Panchang, the Vijaya Muhurat starts at 1:58 and concludes at 2:43. It is Puja time in the afternoon from 1:13 to 3:28. The Shravana Nakshatra spans from October 22 at 6:44 pm to October 23 at 5:14 pm, while the Dashami Tithi begins on October 23 at 5:44 pm and ends on October 24 at 3:14 pm.
Dussehra 2023 Puja Vidhi
On Vijayadashami, rites including Seema Avalanghan, Aparajita Puja, and Shami Puja are carried out. These ceremonies should be carried out at Aparahna time, according to Drik Panchang. Since Goddess Durga idols are submerged in holy water on this day, Dussehra is connected to both Navratri and Durga Puja even though it is not a component of either. In contrast, effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kunbhakaran are also burned on fire as part of the Dussehra ceremonies.
Some people make a combination of rice, yoghurt, and vermilion to apply tikka to their family members’ foreheads. By doing this action, you can enlist Goddess Durga’s blessings and make prayers for joy and success. The tikka’s crimson hue also stands for the togetherness and ties that bring families together.
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