Dusshera, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil and truth over falsehood. It is celebrated on the last day of the Navratri festival. On this day, the ritual of Ravan Dahan signifies the triumph of righteousness.
Date of Dusshera 2025
This year, due to an extra day added in the Sharadiya Navratri calendar, Dusshera will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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Dashami Tithi: Begins on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12:12 PM and ends on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1:13 PM.
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Since the Udaya Tithi falls on October 2, the festival is observed on Thursday.
Significance of Dusshera
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Victory of Good over Evil: The festival commemorates Lord Ram defeating Ravana to protect dharma.
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Goddess Durga: According to legend, on this day, Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura after the nine days of Navratri.
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Shastra Puja (Weapon Worship): In many regions, tools and weapons are worshipped to invoke strength and success.
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Auspicious Beginnings: Starting new ventures on Dusshera is considered highly favorable.
Ravan Dahan
Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran are burned as a symbolic act of triumph over evil. People gather in fairs and open grounds to witness this ritual with enthusiasm.
Vijay Muhurat
During Dusshera, performing Shastra Puja during the Vijay Muhurat is considered highly auspicious. It is believed that worship during this period invokes Goddess Durga’s blessings for victory over enemies.
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Vijay Muhurat Begins: 1:57 PM
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Vijay Muhurat Ends: 2:44 PM
Dusshera 2025 is thus not only a festival of celebrations but also a day for spiritual significance, symbolizing courage, righteousness, and the triumph of virtue.
