Dussehra 2024: Every year, with the conclusion of the Navratri festival, the festival of Dussehra is celebrated as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Vijayadashami is observed on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. This is why it is also referred to as Vijayadashami.


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Dussehra 2024 Date


This year, the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin will begin on October 12, 2024, at 10:58 AM and will conclude on October 13, 2024, at 9:08 AM. According to the Udaya Tithi, the festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12. Every year, Dussehra is celebrated with great enthusiasm.


Ayudh Puja Muhurat


On Dussehra, there is a tradition of weapon worship in many places. Shastra Puja is performed on Dussehra during the auspicious timing. This year, the auspicious time for the worship will begin at 2:02 PM and will last until 2:48 PM. The total duration of the auspicious time will be approximately 46 minutes.


Ravan Dahan Muhurat


On Dussehra, effigies of Lankapati Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran, and son Meghnath are burned. For it to be considered auspicious, these effigies must be ignited at the right time. On Vijayadashami, the ideal period for burning these effigies is during sunset. This year, the auspicious window to burn them is from 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM on October 12th.


Dussehra 2024 Puja Vidhi



  • On Dussehra, wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Create an idol for Dussehra using wheat or lime.

  • Make nine balls and two bowls from cow dung. Place coins in one bowl and put roli, rice, barley, and fruits in the other.

  • Offer bananas, barley, jaggery, and radishes to the idol. If worshipping account books or weapons, include these offerings as well.

  • After the rituals, donate according to your ability and provide food to the needy.

  • After burning the effigies, give a leaf from the Shami tree to your family members.

  • Finally, touch the feet of your elders and seek their blessings.


Significance Of Vijayadashmi


On Dussehra, Lord Rama defeated Ravana and achieved victory in the battle. This festival is also celebrated as the triumph of truth over falsehood and righteousness over injustice. Dussehra is observed every year on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura, which is why this festival is celebrated on the tenth day of Sharadiya Navratri. In many places, the idol of Goddess Durga is also immersed on this day.


Traditions Followed On Dussehra



  • Ravan Dahan is celebrated across the country, with various states observing this tradition in their unique styles and cultural contexts.

  • On this day, weapons are also revered and worshipped as a symbol of strength and victory.

  • On this day, books, vehicles, and other significant items are also honoured and worshipped, symbolising knowledge and progress.

  • On this day, the Shami tree is also venerated, symbolising prosperity and victory.

  • This day is considered highly auspicious for starting any new ventures or endeavours.

  • In some regions, upon returning home after Ravan Dahan, men are welcomed with aarti and a tika applied on their foreheads by women, symbolising blessings and protection.


What Happens When A Neelkanth Bird Is Seen On Dussehra?


On Dussehra, seeing the Neelkanth bird is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that if you spot a this bird on Dussehra, all your stalled tasks will be accomplished. The Neelkanth bird is regarded as a representative of the divine. Its sighting on Dussehra is said to bring an increase in wealth and prosperity, and success in any endeavours you are about to undertake.


This Day Is Considered Auspicious For Manglik Activities



  • Dussehra or Vijayadashami is considered a date that grants all achievements. Therefore, all auspicious activities on this day are believed to be fruitful.

  • According to astrology, activities such as children’s first writing, construction of a house or shop, housewarming, mundan, naming ceremony, annaprashan, ear-piercing, sacred thread ceremony, and land worship are considered auspicious on Dussehra. However, marriage ceremonies are deemed prohibited on Vijayadashami.


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