Dusshera 2024 - Vijaydashmi, or Dusshera which is celebrated on the Dashmi of Shukla Paksha in Ashwini month, is being celebrated this year on 12th October, Saturday. Dussehra is considered a symbol of victory of good over evil. On this day, dignified man Lord Rama slaughtered Ravana. Therefore, it is celebrated in many places as Vijaya Dashami 2024; however, in many states of the country, Ravana is also worshipped. On this day, Ma Durga had conquered the demon Mahishasura. Ramleela is performed for 14 days before Dussehra, in which the Leela or life of Lord Ram is enacted on stage by various characters. On the last day, Ravana is killed, after which Ramleela ends. Dussehra day is considered to be very good if someone is able to set an auspicious date for marriage, then they can marry on this day too. Now we tell you about the worship method of Dussehra 2024.

Vijaydashmi or Dussehra 2024 Puja Rituals

During the Dussehra or Vijaydashmi festival, wake up early in the morning, have an early bath and then make round vessels from cow dung and keep in the courtyard.  In these vessels, as the image of Lord Shiva and his sons and brothers.  In these four utensils, place wet paddy and silver in these and after covering it with a  cloth, worship with incense, flowers and pray to God with a pure heart. After worship, donate food to the Brahmins and the poor, offer them meals, and then after feeding them, you can then eat.

Dussehra 2024 Festival Date and Shubh Muhurat

Dussehra is on Saturday, 12th October, while the auspicious time of Ravana Dahan is on uesday, 12th October from 04:02 PM to 07:48 PM. It means, there is only 3 hrs 46 minutes time for Ravana Dahan (Dussehra Festival) Symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Best Celebration of Dussehra 2024 in India

Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhakaran are burned on the day of Dussehra in many places. Dussehra celebrations in places like Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, Mysore, Delhi, Barada in Ambala are very grand. The festive manner in which Dussehra is celebrated in Kullu, it is rarely celebrated anywhere else in the world. Its grandeur can be experienced only after seeing it. Dussehra festival is celebrated for 7 days in Kullu's Dhalpur ground. People come here from far and wide to participate in the Fair at Dhalpur, besides the local Gods and Goddesses who also join the fair. In Mysore in Karnataka, Dussehra is celebrated with great fanfare. In the colourful city, large elephants are decorated, and processions are carried out. Dussehra's program begins with a puja at the  Chamundeswari temple, during which many crowds flock to the temple.  The Dussehra of Delhi is unique and special; on this day, large statues of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath are made here. Preparations for this massive event begin long ago, and they are set alight by important people such as the prime minister and chief minister. Very large effigies are burnt in Ramlila Maidan and Subhash Park in Delhi, its magnificence can only be witnessed.  Now let's talk about the Dussehra of Ambala's Barada Park. In Ambala’s Barada, the tallest effigy of Ravana has been burnt every year.  Barada's Ravan has been recorded five times in Limca Book of Records. Last year Ravana's effigy was 210 feet tall, which was the tallest statue of Ravana in the country. This time you must also be prepared to experience the splendour of Dushhera and to make this day special.

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