Vijaydashami, also known as Dussehra, marks the triumph of good over evil. In 2025, this auspicious occasion will be celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm. As we bid adieu to the nine-day festivities of Navratri, this day reminds us of the importance of righteousness and justice. With a rich history and significance, it is a day to rejoice and reflect. From date and time to its significance, here’s your Vijaydashami 2025 guide!
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What Is Vijayadashami?
Vijayadashami is an important Hindu festival celebrated on the tenth day of Navratri, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
It celebrates Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abducted Goddess Sita. This celebration represents the victory of righteousness or dharma over evil forces.
In eastern and southern India, the festival also honors Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, marking the restoration of cosmic order.
The day is celebrated through rituals like the burning of Ravana’s effigies, processions, and prayers, symbolizing spiritual renewal and inner victory.
Vijaydashami 2025: Date & Muhrat Time
Vijayadashami in 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2. Here is a list of important muhurats on this day:
- Dashami Tithi Begins: 1st October 2025 at 7:01 pm
- Dashami Tithi Ends: 2nd October 2025 at 7:10 pm
- Auspicious time for Vidyarambham and Shashtra puja: 2nd October 2025, from 6:29 am (sunrise in India) to 4:26 pm
- Vijay Muhurat: 2nd October 2025, from 2:09 pm to 2:56 pm
- Aparahna Muhrut (Aparajita Puja): 2nd October 2025, from 1:21 pm to 3:44 pm
Significance Of Vijayadashami
The significance of Vijayadashami lies in its spiritual meaning as a celebration of inner transformation. It represents the destruction of negative qualities symbolized by Ravana’s ten heads. This includes the removal of jealousy, distractions, and ignorance from the mind.
Vijayadashami or Dusshera encourages individuals to shed negativity and awaken their divine nature, embracing qualities like truth, righteousness, peace, love, and non-violence.
Beyond the mythological story, it symbolizes the victory of the soul (Atma) over the ego and the triumph of divine consciousness within each person, making it a festival of hope, spiritual enlightenment, and renewal.
How Is Vijayadashami Celebrated In India?
For the eastern part of India, especially West Bengal, Vijayadashami marks the conclusion of Durga Puja with grand processions carrying idols of Goddess Durga and her children to water bodies for immersion.
In northern India, Vijayadashami is known as Dusshera. It culminates in Ram Leela, theatrical performances of the Ramayana, and the burning of the giant Ravana effigies, symbolizing the destruction of evil.
The southern parts of India celebrate this day as Vidyarambham and Ayudha Puja. Vidyarambham is a ceremony that marks the beginning of a child’s educational journey.
Ayudha Puja or Shashtra Puja is a puja where people worship tools, weapons, and instruments in the house as a symbol of divine power.
In Karnataka, Vijayadashami is known as Dasara, and people exchange Shami leaves as a symbol of victory.
In western India, especially in Maharashtra, the day is known as Dasar, and people exchange Apta tree leaves as a symbol of gold and prosperity.
Vijayadashami is celebrated with great enthusiasm as the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival in Gujarat.
Summing Up
Vijaydashami is a festival that knows how to bring people together. With vibrant processions, garba raas, burning of Ravana effigies, and more, it’s a time for joy and celebration.
This 2025, let’s experience the festive spirit of Vijaydashami and apply its teachings in our lives.
How do you and your family celebrate Vijayadashami?
