Today is Dussehra know the auspicious time and method of worship from Ravana Dahan to Puja

Dussehra 2024 : Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. This year Dussehra is being celebrated on 12 October 2024. On this day, Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana and freed Mother Sita, which is the main basis of this festival. Along with this, Goddess Durga also killed Mahishasura on this day, so it is also celebrated as Mahishasura Mardini festival.

Religious and cultural significance of Dussehra

Dussehra is celebrated on the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. On this day, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran, and Meghnad are burnt all over India, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The tradition of staging Ramlila and burning Ravana is done with great pomp especially in North India. After this day, preparations for Diwali begin, as it is considered to be a sign of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya.

Auspicious time of Dussehra 2024

This year Dashami Tithi will start from 10:58 am on October 12 and will last till 09:08 am on October 13. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12 only.

Puja Muhurta: The auspicious time for Dussehra worship today is from 11:44 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:03 pm to 2:49 pm. In the afternoon, the time for worshiping Goddess Aparajita will be from 1:17 to 3:35 pm.

Ravana Dahan Muhurta: Ravana Dahan is done in Pradosh period. This year the auspicious time for Ravana Dahan is from 5:53 pm to 7:27 pm.

Dussehra Puja Vidhi

On the day of Dussehra, special worship is important at home. For this, spread a red cloth on a stool and install the idol of Lord Shri Ram and Maa Durga. Make rice yellow with turmeric and make Swastika and install Ganesha. After installing Navgrahas, worship your favorite deity. Offer red flowers and dishes made of jaggery, give donations, and feed the needy. After the puja, it is considered auspicious to hoist Vijay Pataka as Dharma Dhwaj.

Remedies related to Dussehra

Dussehra is considered to be the day of freedom from troubles and attaining prosperity. Let's know some special remedies:

For job and business: If there are problems in job or business, then chant the mantra "Om Vijayayai Namah" on this day and offer 10 fruits to Maa Durga. Problems are solved by distributing these fruits among the poor.

For happiness and prosperity: Donating a broom in the temple while meditating on Goddess Lakshmi in the evening increases wealth in the house.

For freedom from financial problems: Lighting a lamp under the Shami tree removes financial problems. Also, reciting Sunderkand also provides relief from all kinds of troubles.

Maha Kathas of Vijayadashami

There are two main stories associated with Dussehra. According to the first story, Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana on this day. Ravana's killing symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to the second story, Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura on this day. The tradition of celebrating Dussehra started to commemorate this victory.

Thus, Dussehra signifies the victory of good not only from a religious point of view but in every aspect of life. Every year with this festival we get the message that no matter how big the evil in life, in the end truth and religion prevail.