Vijayadashami, widely celebrated as Dussehra or Dasara, commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga’s conquest over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. In Nepal, this festival is known as Dashain and holds similar significance.
Rituals and Significance
On Vijayadashami, several important rituals are performed, including Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, and Seema Avalanghan. According to Hindu tradition, these rituals are best conducted during the Aparahna (afternoon) period.
Dussehra 2024: Date and Puja Mahurat
This year, Vijayadashami will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The auspicious Vijay Muhurat for performing the rituals is from 2:22 PM to 3:09 PM, lasting for 47 minutes. Notably, in Bengal, Vijayadashami will be observed a day later, on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
For Bengal’s Vijayadashami, the Aparahna Puja Time is scheduled from 1:35 PM to 3:56 PM, lasting 2 hours and 21 minutes. The Dashami Tithi will begin at 10:58 AM on October 12 and end at 9:08 AM on October 13, 2024. Additionally, the Shravana Nakshatra will commence at 5:25 AM on October 12 and conclude at 4:27 AM on October 13.
Dussehra 2024: Wishes to Share
As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, here are some heartfelt wishes to share:
- May this Dussehra bring light to your life, remove all evils, and bless you with happiness, prosperity, and success. Happy Dussehra!
- On this auspicious occasion, may you conquer all your fears and achieve all your dreams. Wishing you a victorious and joyful Dussehra!
- Let’s celebrate the victory of good over evil. May your life be filled with positivity, success, and happiness. Happy Dussehra!
- Wishing you and your family a joyful and prosperous Dussehra. May the spirit of truth, courage, and kindness always triumph in your life!
- On this Dussehra, let’s burn all our worries and sorrows along with the effigy of Ravana and welcome new beginnings. Happy Dussehra!
- May Lord Ram’s victory over evil inspire you to overcome all challenges in life and achieve greatness. Have a blessed and victorious Dussehra!
- This Dussehra, may you be blessed with the strength and courage to fight all evils in your life. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful celebration!
- May the divine blessings of Lord Rama fill your life with joy, success, and peace. Celebrate the festival of victory with happiness and good fortune. Happy Dussehra!
- Wishing you a Dussehra full of happiness, health, and success. May this festival mark the end of all your worries and usher in new hope.
- On this Dussehra, let’s celebrate the victory of good over evil by spreading joy, kindness, and love. Wishing you a memorable and blessed Dussehra!
Let this Vijayadashami inspire you to embrace positivity, courage, and the spirit of victory in your life!
Rishi