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Dussehra 2025 Date And Time: The Dashmi Tithi begins at 7:01 PM on October 1, and will end at 7:10 PM on October 2. The Vijay Muhurat is from 2:27 PM to 3:15 PM on October 2.
Dussehra commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the victory of good over evil. (AI generated image)
Dussehra 2025 Date And Time: Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated annually at the end of Shardiya Navaratri. It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashwin, typically falling between late September and late October. This annual Hindu festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the victory of good over evil. It signifies that righteousness, truth, and virtue will ultimately prevail over evil forces, no matter how powerful they may seem.
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According to Drik Panchang, this year Dussehra will be celebrated across the country on October 2. Let’s take a look at the Shubh Mahurat, Rituals and Significance of Vijayadashmi.
Dussehra 2025: Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, the Dashmi Tithi begins at 7:01 PM on October 1, 2025, and will end at 7:10 PM on October 2, 2025. However, the Vijay Muhurat is from 2:27 PM to 3:15 PM on October 2.
Dussehra 2025: Rituals
The festival is marked by various rituals across the country, such as;
- Ram Leela Performances: It is a Hindu theatrical performance re-enacting the life of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana epic. Performed over 10 days during the annual Navratri and Dussehra festivals, it portrays events from Rama’s life
- Effigy Burning: The main event of Dussehra involves the lighting of large effigies of Raavan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran packed with fireworks that lit up the night sky
- Ayudha Pujan: In southern states, Vijayadashami Puja and Ayudha Puja are performed, where devotees worship weapons, tools, and vehicles as a mark of gratitude.
- Goddess Durga Visarjan: In West Bengal, the day is celebrated with the Durga idols taken for Visarjan in a river or a pond, which marks the end of Navratri celebrations.
Dussehra 2025: Significance
It has dual significance.
- The festival of Dussehra commemorates the day when Lord Rama fought the ten-headed demon king Ravana and rescued his wife, Sita. The event honours Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana’s adharma (unrighteousness). In several regions of India, huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna are burned as a ritual to celebrate the occasion.
- In addition to this, Vijayadashami also commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. According to Hindu legend, Goddess Durga fought a long and fierce battle with Mahishasura for nine days and nights before defeating him on the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami. This victory symbolises the triumph of divine feminine power against evil.
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Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, known for his in-depth coverage of events and festivals, as well as his expertise in SEO-driven content at News18.com. A tech-savv… Read More
October 01, 2025, 10:00 IST