Ashwin Shukla Paksha brings the auspicious Navratri with it. On Dashmi, Dussehra festival is celebrated with full joy and enthusiasm in the whole country. In the year 2024, Dussehra will be celebrated on 12th October. Everyone waits eagerly for this day.

Dussehra is also known as Vijaya Dashmi. Children get their favourite toys from the fair of Dussehra. Whereas, it holds a religious importance of the elders. It is the day of victory of justice over injustice.

Dussehra is a festival of seasonal change. It is the indicator of arrival of winters and departure of rainy season. This day is considered auspicious for the starting of journeys or business. Dussehra holds a dual importance. Killing of Ravana and Durga Puja, both are celebrated together on this day.

Dussehra: An Auspicious Muhurta for all Kinds of Activities

Dussehra is included among the three very auspicious dates. Apart from Dussehra, the other two dates are Pratipada of Chaitra Shukla and Kartik Shukla. This day is considered auspicious for all kinds of works. no other rules of Muhurat are required to be followed on this day. Hence, this day is used for beginning of any new work. Moreover, buying of new item is considered auspicious on this day.

Purchasing of gold, silver and vehicle is considered auspicious on this day. On the day Dussehra, Muhurat time is for the full day. So, all big works can be done easily on this day. Briefly saying, it is a day on which any new work can be done without seeing the Muhurat time.

Last day of Ramlila

From Pratipada of Ashwin shukla Paksha, Ramlila is organised in every corner of nation. In this, life of lord Ram is displayed in form of a drama. These Ramlila are ended on the day of Dussehra by killing Ravan.

On the day of Dussehra, effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath are put which are burnt in the evening. all age group people gather to see this event. The victory of Ram over Ravan teach us that we should always stand against injustice.

Auspicious day for Worshipping the Weapons and Vehicles

This day, a person worship the arms being used from the time of his ancestor. It is a favorable day for attainment of motive and meditation. Dussehra is an auspicious day for worshipping of vehicles. New clothes and ornaments are worn on this day. Preparation for competitive exam is favorable for children and youths, on this day.

Worship of Tree on Dussehra

Worshipping the Shami tree on the day of Dussehra is considered auspicious. Hence, it is also called as the day of worshipping trees. There is a mythological reason behind this. It is believed, sons of Pandu had hidden there weapons in the Shami tree on this day, during there unknown habitat. After which they were hiding in a city for a whole year and then they achieved their motive.

Precautions for Dusshera mela

Everyone has great enthusiasm during Dussehra. Before leaving out of with family and tasting the delicious food, one should think about his health. Pay attention that whatever is eaten should be clean and hygienic. Maintaining precaution while eating will be beneficial.

The dust and smoke spread during the burning of statues can cause problems related to blood pressure. Also, it can cause problems like allergy. Additional don’t leave the child’s hand. Being alert about child and purse while watching the Dussehra burnings more closely can reduce theft etc.