Dussehra 2021: Today is Dussehra, know Vijayadashami Puja and Shastra Puja Muhurta, read its importance
Dussehra, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, is on Friday, 15 October. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This year, the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is on October 15. On the day of Dussehra, the effigies of King Ravana of Lanka, brother Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad are burnt. Dussehra is also the last day of Ramlilas happening across the country. Ramlila ends with the burning of the effigy. In many states of the country including Bengal, Bihar, Durga Puja also ends on Vijayadashami, although the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga depends on the Muhurta. Let us know what is the significance and importance of Vijayadashami Puja and Shastra Puja on Dussehra.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Dashami of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month has started from 06:52 pm on 14 October, which is still 06:02 pm on Friday, 15 October. In such a situation, the holy festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashami will be celebrated today on 15 October.
Vijayadashami 2021 Puja Muhurta
This year the holy festival of Vijayadashami is in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Ravi Yoga. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is from 06:22 am to 09:16 am and Ravi Yoga is for the whole day. In such a situation, it is best if you worship Vijayadashami in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. However, the Abhijit Muhurta on Dussehra is from 11:44 to 12:30 in the day. You can worship in this also. But worship will be good in Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga. Goddess Aparajita is worshiped on Vijayadashami.
Vijayadashami 2021 Shastra Puja Muhurta
There is also a tradition of weapon worship in our country on the holy festival of Vijayadashami. This year the Vijay Muhurta for Shatra Puja on Vijayadashami is from 02:02 PM to 02:48 PM. You can do weapon worship in this Muhurta. Sarvartha Siddhi can also be done in yoga.
Importance of Dussehra
Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana, the king of Lanka, who kidnapped his wife Sita, on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. According to mythology, Ravana was killed on Dashami after a fierce battle and Sri Rama conquered Lanka, hence this day is celebrated as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. At the same time, Maa Durga fought a fierce battle with Mahishasura for 10 days and killed her on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. Because of this also, that day was celebrated as Vijayadashami. Both these events symbolize the victory of good over evil and religion over unrighteousness.
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