Dussehra 2023 – Know Date, Time & Significance
Dussehra 2023: Hindus celebrate Dussehra, also known as Vijay Dashmi, to remember how Lord Rama slew Ravana, the ten-headed demon ruler of Lanka after he kidnapped Goddess Sita. According to the Hindu Panchang, this event is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvina. Dussehra 2023 on October 24th, the festival commemorating Rama’s victory will be observed with greater fervor and passion than in previous years.
Dussehra 2023 Date & Muhurat Time
Dussehra 2023 – Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Vijay Muhurat from 02:05 PM to 02:51 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 46 Mins
Time for Aparahna Puja: 01:20 to 03:37
On October 22, 2023, the Shravana Nakshatra begins at 6:44 PM.
On October 23, 2023, the Shravana Nakshatra ends at 05:14 PM.
Dashami Tithi Begins – 05:44 PM on Oct 23, 2023
Dashami Tithi Ends – 03:14 PM on Oct 24, 2023
About Dussehra Festival
The words “dasha,” which means ten, and “hara,” which indicates defeat, are two Sanskrit terms that are the origin of this festival’s name. It’s a holiday commemorating Ravana’s defeat in his conflict with Ayodhya’s king, Lord Rama. On the day the full moon is visible in the sky, which falls within the seventh month of Ashvina, it is celebrated. The nine-day Navratri festival and the tenth day of Durga Puja both fall during the bright fortnight of Shukla Paksha, bringing even greater intensity to the celebrations. Additionally, 20 days following Dussehra, on this day, preparations for Diwali, the biggest Hindu celebration, officially get underway.
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Significance of the Dussehra Festival
Lanka’s monarch was Ravana. Despite being a very intelligent man, he was overcome with hubris, which made him believe he had unlimited power. He stands for the egotistical vice. Lord Rama ruled Ayodhya as its monarch. He was the Maryada Purushottam, living according to dharma and moral principles. He personifies goodness.
This event symbolizes the ongoing conflict between right and wrong that exists in every individual on a physical, mental, and emotional level. The ego’s stronghold weakens and is dissolved when the divine or the spirit of the Lord enters our life. When someone gives their soul to the Lord, they are overcome by unwavering love. By bringing heavenly wisdom into the devotee’s life, this love represents the triumph of good over evil, much as Rama did when he vanquished Ravana.
Dussehra 2023 Puja Vidhi
Both young and elderly look forward to the celebration. Children start the celebrations for this day by creating a statue of Ravana, while the grownups get ready for the evening puja. The Puja Vidhi for this day is below
• Create an image of Ravana burning on the floor using chuna or lime powder.•
• Surround the image place ten cow cakes.
• Present the image with a platter filled with flowers, fruits, candies, roli, jowar, and rice.
• Use Ganga jal, jowar grown during Navratri, roli, chawal, and moli to do the worship the cow dungs.
• Next to the image, light a Diya and an incense stick.
• Execute the parikrama of the produced image.
• After the puja is over, give Brahmins Dakshina and food.
• On this day, sisters should place a tikka on their brothers’ foreheads in exchange for presents. Following the distribution of the prasad to family and friends, everyone gathers for a filling supper.
Astrological Significance of the Dussehra Festival
Ravana, who was brimming with pride, dared to put Lord Shani in jail for trying to interfere with the scheme to grant Meghnath invincibility. Lord Hanuman heard Shani Dev’s cries coming from a dark jail when he traveled to the kingdom of Lanka to see Goddess Sita. Shani Dev was freed from prison by him. Thankful for this, Lord Shani bestowed a blessing, promising not to throw a bad omen on any Lord Hanuman devotees. Since that time, worshiping Lord Hanuman is thought to be able to protect believers from the negative consequences of Shani’s Sadhe Sati or Shani Drishti.