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Every year, the festival of Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Ashwin. This period is considered auspicious from the tenth to the twelfth muhurat (time frame) after sunrise. In 2024, Dussehra will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12, and the entire day is considered favorable for various rituals. On this day, Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura, and Lord Rama triumphed over the demon king Ravana.
This year, the festival of Dussehra will be observed on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin, falling on October 12, 2024. The auspicious times for various rituals are as follows:
Vijay Muhurat (for weapon worship): 2:03 PM to 2:49 PM
Shami Puja Muhurat: 1:17 PM to 3:35 PM
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:45 AM to 12:33 PM
Pradosh Kaal (Ravana Dahan Muhurat): 5:55 PM to 7:30 PM
Amrit Kaal (for Ravana Dahan): 6:28 PM to 8:02 PM
Shubh Yoga: Sarvartha Siddhi and Ravi Yoga will last throughout the day, making it an ideal time for auspicious activities.
According to Maharishi Valmiki, Lord Rama worshipped the divine power, Adi Shakti, from Ashwin Pratipada (the first day) to Navami (the ninth day) at Rishyamook Mountain. On this day, Lord Rama began his journey from Kishkindha to Lanka and ultimately defeated Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil. The day is considered auspicious to spot a Neelkanth bird, as it is believed to represent Lord Shiva.
Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami because it commemorates Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. The day is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. According to scriptures, it is also the day when Goddess Sati immolated herself in the fire. Additionally, Dussehra marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of preparations for the completion of Chaturmas, the four-month period of spiritual discipline.
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