Dussehra 2023: When is Vijayadashami? Know date, history, puja muhurat, significance, celebration and more
Hindustan TimesThe auspicious festival of Dussehra is right around the corner. Also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara or Dashain, the day marks the victory of good over evil, as on this day, Lord Rama defeated demon king Ravana and Maa Durga won over Mahishasura. After the nine days of Navratri, devotees of Maa Durga celebrate Dussehra with much pomp on the tenth day. Dussehra 2023: Vijayadashami History and Significance Dussehra falls on Shukla Paksha Dashmi during the month of Ashwin per the Hindu lunar calendar and a day after Maha Navami or at the end of Shardiya Navratri. Dussehra 2023: Vijayadashami Celebrations In North India and a few other parts of the country, Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana, brother of the Lanka King - Kumbhkaran, and the courageous warrior son of Ravana - Meghnad.