Dussehra 2025 Date and Time: Check Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance of Vijayadashami

Dussehra 2025 Date and Time: Check Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance of Vijayadashami

Dussehra 2025: Also known as Vijayadashami, it is one of the most significant Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Rooted in the epic Ramayana, it marks Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, the ten-headed demon king, symbolising the end of evil forces. The name Dussehra comes from Sanskrit, meaning “annihilation of ten”, referring to Ravana’s ten heads.

The festival also signifies the culmination of Shardiya Navratri, when Goddess Durga achieved victory over Mahishasura. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on Thursday, 2nd October 2025 with great devotion across India.

Performing puja and rituals during the shubh muhurat on Vijayadashami is considered highly auspicious:

These timings are most favourable for prayers, rituals, and celebrating the festival of victory.

Dussehra carries deep spiritual and cultural significance:

• Victory of Lord Rama: It marks Rama’s conquest of Lanka and his return to Ayodhya with Devi Sita after 14 years of exile. Effigies of Ravana, Meghnada, and Kumbhkarna are burnt in many regions to symbolise the destruction of evil.
• Worship of Goddess Aparajita: Before his battle, Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Aparajita, who embodies invincibility. Her blessings were essential for victory, and her worship remains a part of Dussehra traditions.
• Shami Tree Ritual: The Shammi Tree (Shami Puja, Banni Puja, or Jammi Puja) is worshipped, especially in southern India. This custom recalls Arjuna hiding his weapons in the tree during exile.
• Durga’s Return to Kailash: In Bengal, Dussehra coincides with the farewell of Maa Durga as she returns to her heavenly abode after Durga Puja.
• Pandavas’ Victory: Vijayadashami also commemorates the Pandavas emerging victorious after their exile, adding another layer of historical and spiritual meaning.

The festival is celebrated in different ways across regions:

• North and West India: Effigies of Ravana, Meghnada, and Kumbhkarna are burnt amid fireworks and Ramlila performances.
• West Bengal: Known as Bijoya Dashami, it coincides with the conclusion of Durga Puja, marked by immersion of Durga idols.
• South India: Celebrated as the conclusion of Golu and with Shami Puja, symbolising goodwill and new beginnings.
• Harvest Festival: In many parts of India, Dussehra also marks the start of the harvest season, representing prosperity and hope.

Marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura, and the symbolic triumph of dharma over adharma.

Dussehra 2025 remains a vibrant reminder of the eternal truth that good always prevails over evil. Whether through rituals, worship, or cultural celebrations, Vijayadashami continues to inspire faith, courage, and new beginnings.