Dussehra 2023: When is Vijayadashami? Know the Date, Significance, And Dussehra Puja time

Dussehra, also known as Vijaydashami, is celebrated with sheer zeal across India every year during September or October. The festival commemorates Lord Rama's victory over demon Ravana, and marks the triumph of good over evil. It is that time of the year again, and Dussehra will be celebrated across the nation, especially in the eastern and northern parts of India.

When Is Vijayadashami 2023?

As per the Hindu lunar calendar, this year, Dussehra will be celebrated on 24 October (Tuesday).

Significance Of Dussehra

Dussehra celebrations revolve around the victory of righteousness. While in the northern parts of the country, people celebrate Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, in the eastern parts, devotees worship Goddess Durga and celebrate her victory over buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Vijayadashami 2023 Puja Rituals And Puja Time

Dussehra celebrations aren't limited to the burning of effigies. Lord Rama devotees across the country also organise puja at their homes to get rid of negativity. Though the puja ceremonies are performed based on regional beliefs, they largely involve offering incense, flowers, and sweets to Lord Ram, aarti ritual, and finally applying the Vijaya Dashami tilak to the entire family as a sign of protection from evil. According to Drikpanchang, Dussehra puja time is between 1.58 pm to 2.43 pm.

How Vijayadashami Is Celebrated Across India?

Goddess Durga Worshipped In West Bengal

Dussehra celebrations are grand in West Bengal. Theme-based pandals are set across the state with idols of Goddess Durga. Devotees throng these pandals to seek the blessings of Maa Durga.

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Effigies Are Burnt In North India

In the northern parts of India, effigies of Ravana, Meghanad, and Kumbhkaran are set on fire in different cities after Ram Leela. 

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Dussehra Celebrations In South India

Vijayadashami is celebrated in Southern states like Tamil Nadu with doll shows. Idols of Goddesses Durga, Saraswati, and Lakshmi are set in different areas of the state, people offer them coconut and betel nuts. Women invite each other to their homes and gift them symbols of matrimony.