Dussehra 2025: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most famous Hindu festivals which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and is also the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. In 2025, devotees will inspect Vijayadashami with Pujas, cultural programs and Ramlila performance across India.
Dushar 2025 date
In 2025, Vijayadashami will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The day also matches the Bengal Vijayadashami, when the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in rivers and lakes, leading to the conclusion of Durga Puja celebrations. Bengal Vijayadashami on Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Important time for dussehra 2025
According to the Drink Almanac, Vijay Murat: 02:10 am to 02:57 pm
Duration: 00 hour 47 minutes
Aparahna worship time: 01:22 PM to 03:44 pm
Duration: 2 hours 22 minutes
Dashami Tithi begins: October 1, 2025 at 07:01
Dashami Tithi ends: October 2, 2025 07:10 pm
Shravan Nakshatra begins: 09:13 am on October 2, 2025
Shravan Nakshatra ends: October 3, 2025 09:34 AM
Importance of Dussehra
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important festivals in India. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the Navratri festival and marks the victory of good over evil. This festival holds deep cultural, spiritual and social importance across the country.
1. Win of good over evil
The primary importance of Dussehra is the victory of righteousness. It celebrates:
The victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, the victory of truth and the victory of religion over evil are a symbol.
The victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura represents the power of good forces defeating evil forces.
2. Renewal and new beginnings
Dussehra is considered an auspicious time for a new beginning. Many people start new ventures during this festival, open business, or buy important items, assuming that it brings success and prosperity.
3. Spiritual importance
The festival encourages greed, anger and ego, such as greed, anger and ego, such as self-confidence and abolition of internal evil. Dussehra reminds devotees to cultivate qualities like patience, honesty and compassion.
4. Cultural ceremony
Dussehra is celebrated with Ravana’s Ramlila performance, procession and effigy burning in many parts of India. These traditions not only reflect the victory of good over evil, but also preserve cultural stories and moral values.
5. Unity and social harmony
Festive communities bring together, encouraging social relations, cooperation and celebrations of shared values. People of different backgrounds are involved in cultural and religious programs, which promote harmony and solidarity.
Why is Dussehra celebrated
In North India, the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath are burnt to indicate the destruction of evil.
In Bengal, the day marks the immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga, which symbolizes her return to Mount Kailash.
Across India, it is seen as a new beginning day, which is often selected to start education, business or other auspicious enterprises.
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