Vijayadashami, known as Dussehra or Dassahra in Hindi, is also called Dashāhra in Bhojpuri and Maithili and Dashain in Nepáli. It is one of the most important Hindu festivals, which every year observes at the end of Durga Puja and Navratri.
The day presents the triumph of Lord Frames over the demon King Ravan and the goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the eternal victory of good over evil.
When is Dussehra 2025?
The festival is observed on the tenth day of Ashvin, the seventh month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which usually decreases at the end of September or early October.
According to drikpanchang.com, Dashami Tithi will begin on October 1 at 19:01 and will end on October 2 at 19:10. The Svan Nakshatra will apply from 9:13 in the morning 2. October to 9:34 in the morning of October 3.
This year, Dussehra is celebrated on Thursday, October 2, with a supporter of Muhurta between 14:05 and 14:53.
What does “Dussehra” mean?
The word Dussehra is associated with the killing of the King of Ravana’s ten head. It symbolizes the depreciation of ten sins and the removal of ten human weaknesses.
How is Dussehra observed throughout India?
Prayers and victims: Loyal people worship Lord Frames and other deities with flowers, sweets and prayers.
Fasting: Many people watch fasting in nine days of Navratri and ending up Dussehr.
Ramlila: Dramatic retrees Ramayana takes place in communities across the country.
Burning: Huge portraits of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are lit at public gatherings.
Shastra Puja (Help Puja): Tools, weapons and work tools are worshiped.
Pandal decoration: Colored pandas decorated with lights and flowers are set to worship.
The installation and rituals of the idol: The idols of the goddess Durgy are installed on the ninth day of the proportions, followed by special prayers.
Idol immersion: The last day are idols immersed in rivers, lakes or sea, which means closing the festival.
Is it a holiday?
Yes, Dussehra is a mandatory holiday in India. All government authorities, as well as public and private banks and schools, remain closed on the day.
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