Dear beloved,On Vijayadashami 2025, when the cosmos gently opens its golden gates, light crowns truth, dharma defeats illusion, blessing you with the promise of victory.
Why Should You Celebrate?
Dusshera, or Vijayadashami, is the eternal conquest of light over shadows. The tenth day (Dashami) of Ashwin Shukla Paksha is when Dusshera is celebrated, marking an epic end of nine nights of Navratri.
- Spiritual Significance: Two legends are born from the story of Dusshera- Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura,Both stories echo that there is no greater truth than humility.
Ego may roar, but humility and dharma always win.
Hence, the burning of Ravana statues or effigies surmount to the burning of our inner enemies: be it, greed, anger, pride, and ignorance. - Cultural Vibrancy: Whether it’s Ramleela enactments in North India or beautiful Durga idol immersions in Bengal, or Ayudha Puja in the South or even Shami tree worship in the West, every part of the country resonates with cosmic unity.
Micro-ritual: When the sun rises, place a fresh flower on your entryway and make an affirmation, “Today, I walk the path of victory.”
Does 1 Ritual = 100 Rituals Otherwise?
Learn Dusshera 2025 Date & Timings
DUSSHERA: Thursday, 2 October 2025
Dashami Tithi: Begins evening of 1 October 2025, ends evening of 2 October 2025
Start your rituals on Vijay Muhurta: Around 2:10 PM – 2:58 PM on 2 October
Aparahna Puja: 1:13 PM – 3:30 PM
Vedic belief holds that one step taken in Vijay Muhurta equals a hundred in ordinary time.
Micro-ritual: To ensure prosperity, use the Vijay Muhurta to light a ghee diya, while facing east and chant “Om Vijayaya Namah” nine times.
Read Dussehra 2025: Know Puja Vidhi, Samagri List and Mantras
Avoid Doing this on Dusshera:
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Your Vijayadashami Puja should start during the Vijay Muhurta | Avoiding quarrels, anger, and harsh words, prevents negative feelings |
| Set the stage for festivities with Rangoli, diyas, and flowers | Do not begin ventures outside the auspicious timing |
| Worship tools, books, and instruments (Ayudha Puja / Shastra Puja) | Refrain from intoxicants or negative habits |
| Offer daan (charity) to the needy | Never neglect prayers or discipline: devotion is your shield |
| Chant mantras like Om Dum Durgaye Namah or recite the Rama Raksha Stotra | |
| Consciously vow to burn your inner Ravanas |
Micro-ritual: Post the evening prayers, silently list three qualities you wish to cultivate and thank the Gods for their guidance.Envision the changes happening.
What does Astrology say about Dussehra?
- Cosmic Alignment: Since Dusshera falls on Dashami Tithi, the astral field strongly supports courage, renewal, and victory.
- Vijay Muhurta’s Power: Actions begun during this phase are believed to attract divine protection as well as long-term success.
- Seasonal Shift: Celebrated in Sharad Ritu, when harvest begins and nights lengthen, these shifts reflect the inner workings and harvestation of wisdom.
- Zodiac-Wise Blessings: (THIS NEEDS TO HAVE A LINK TO ZODIAC DAY)
- Aries: Conquer fear.
- Taurus: Cultivate stability.
- Leo: Shine with righteous leadership.
- Pisces: Deepen devotion.
Each sign is called to embrace its dharmic strength.
- Aries: Conquer fear.
Micro-ritual: On the night of Vijayadashami, meditate for 3 minutes under the open sky. Visualize your zodiac constellation glowing with divinity for you!
Importance of Dusshera in Hindu Tradition
- Moral Reminder: Dharma may bend, but never breaks. Dusshera affirms that truth always prevails.
- New Beginnings: Dusshera is the period where earlier stages of darkness are triumphed over by new beginnings- it is the best day to start new ventures or buy tools, vehicles; and even renew vows.
- Worship of Shakti: In Eastern India, Dusshera marks Durga’s victorious return to her abode, and is the perfect time to honor the divine feminine energy.
- Cultural Unity: Whether its Ramleela, Ravana Dahan, or even Durga Visarjan, each region may have a different way to honor their beliefs,but all carry the same message: light conquers darkness.
Micro-ritual: Before sunset, write one goal for your new beginning on red paper and place it beneath your deity’s idol.
How to make Dusshera a Tradition to Pass Through Generations:
The festive time is the best way for families to bond and cement our stories and culture in the fabric of modern lives. This is the best time for reconnection with family and friends. Simple ways you can do this:
- Tell the Story: Share Rama’s bow or Durga’s lion to pass on values to the young and personalize these stories with your unique experiences.
- Join Rituals Wholeheartedly: Witness Ravana Dahan or Durga Visarjan- feel the collective vibration.
- Make Personal Victory Fires: Write down a weakness, burn it in a diya flame, and chant “Jai Shri Ram” or “Jai Mata Di” to send the negative energy holding you back, away from you.
- Creative Acts: Make this an activity, where you can get together to create eco-friendly Ravana effigies, prepare sweets, or even symbolic arrows of victory.
- Astro-Insights: Since this auspicious day has different effects on zodiacs, aligning personal resolutions with cosmic energy will be instrumental for success this Dusshera.
This Dusshera, triumph over darkness and let your inner Ravana fall. During the Vijay Muhurta, even a small step like lighting a lamp, chanting, or spiritual affirmations can guide you in attaining your higher self.Remember: Victory is not only Rama’s or Durga’s. It isn’t something that just exists in stories- rather, it is waiting to be claimed by you. Take the first step towards it with courage, faith, and devotion this Vijayadashami.
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