Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is an important festival in Indian culture and traditions. The festival is celebrated every year on the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, and this year Vijayadashami will be celebrated on 12th October 2024, with pomp and gaiety. The festival of Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil and is associated with the slaying of Ravana by Lord Rama in the Ramayana. This day is celebrated as the victory of truth over evil and the end of Ravana.
Importance of weapons
The ancient tradition of worshipping weapons is also performed on the day of Vijayadashami. This festival is a symbol of strength and courage. According to the scriptures, worshipping weapons on the day of Dussehra gives strength and victory to a person. This day is considered important not only for warriors or armies but for every person who faces any kind of challenge in his life. On this day, people worship the weapons and tools present in their homes. This tradition teaches us that we should proceed with skill and caution in our actions and that weapons should be used only for defensive purposes.
Auspicious time to worship weapons
The special muhurat of Shastra Puja on the day of Vijayadashami will be from 2:02 pm to 2:48 pm on October 12. This period is considered very auspicious, and performing Shastra Puja at this time brings positive energy and prosperity to the person. According to the scriptures, the worship done in this muhurat leads to the victory over enemies and the resolution of the difficulties encountered in life.
Importance of Ravan Dahan
On the day of Vijayadashami, Ravan Dahan is held, which is the most prominent and attractive tradition of Dussehra. The event is held with much fanfare at the Ramlila Grounds, where huge effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna are made and burned. Ravana Dahan means the end of evil and the victory of good. The ten heads of Ravana symbolize the ten evils: anger, arrogance, attachment, greed, lust, malice, laziness, injustice, violence, and selfishness. The burning of effigies signifies the spirit of getting rid of these evils. Ravan Dahan is celebrated in different ways across the country. In many places, it is celebrated as a big festival, where thousands of people gather and watch the staging of the Ramayana narrative. People celebrate the victory of good over evil by chanting slogans hailing Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman.
Auspicious time to burn Ravana effigy
This year, the auspicious time of Ravan Dahan will be from 5.45 pm to 8.15 pm on October 12. The burning of Ravana’seffigy during this period is considered very auspicious. It is believed that burning Ravana’s effigy in this muhurat eliminates negative energies and brings positivity to life.
Cultural and social significance of Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami is significant not only from the religious but also from the cultural and social point of view. This festival gives a message to society that no matter how many evils there are, good always wins. The festival of Dussehra teaches us that instead of giving up on the difficulties and struggles in life, we should face them firmly. On this day, Ramlila is organized at many places, in which the story of Ramayana is staged. The event continues to be significant as a cultural heritage and connects the new generation with Indian culture and traditions.
Also, on the occasion of Vijayadashami, many people start new work, such as new business, education, or other auspicious work. It is considered a symbol of new beginnings, as this day is blessed with auspiciousness and success.
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