Dussehra 2025 has arrived and homes across India are getting ready to celebrate. Every year, this festival marks the victory of good over evil. It brings joy, hope, and positivity to everyone. But with so many names and traditions, many people ask – is Dussehra the same as Vijaya Dashami? Let’s find out.
Is Dussehra 2025 Different From Vijaya Dashami?
In simple words, Dussehra and Vijaya Dashami are the same festival. “Dussehra” comes from “Dashahara,” which means the tenth day. “Vijaya Dashami” means the tenth day of victory. Both celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
The focus can vary in different regions. In North India, people celebrate Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed demon Ravana. In East India (especially West Bengal), the festival honours Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. Despite these differences, the main message is the same – good always wins over evil.
Dussehra 2025: Date, Time And Auspicious Moments
This year, Dussehra falls on October 2, 2025, during the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Ashwin month. Many devotees like to follow the exact timings to perform rituals.
Dashami Tithi Begins: 07:01 PM, October 1, 2025
Dashami Tithi Ends: 07:10 PM, October 2, 2025
Shravana Nakshatra Begins: 09:13 AM, October 2, 2025
Shravana Nakshatra Ends: 09:34 AM, October 3, 2025
Vijay Muhurat: 02:09 PM – 02:56 PM
Aparahna Puja Time: 01:21 PM – 03:44 PM
Significance
Dussehra has deep religious, cultural, and historical importance.
Goddess Durga’s Victory: Dussehra marks the end of Navratri and celebrates Maa Durga’s triumph over the demon Mahishasura. It reminds us that good always wins, no matter how strong evil seems.
Lord Rama’s Victory: In North India, the festival celebrates Lord Rama defeating Ravana, who had kidnapped Sita. Burning Ravana’s effigies symbolises the destruction of evil.
Dussehra 2025 Puja Rituals
People celebrate with simple and meaningful rituals:
Wake up early and clean the house.
Clean the puja room and light a diya with desi ghee.
Make idols of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad from cow dung.
Prepare sweets like sewaiyan, halwa, kheer, and poori as bhog.
Light diyas in front of the idols and offer bhog prasad, including batasha.
Offer garlands and flowers, and decorate the home with rangoli and diyas.
Light at least 11 diyas with desi ghee.
Children enjoy bursting crackers in the evening.
Dussehra 2025 or Vijaya Dashami is a celebration of courage, morality, and hope. Whether it’s performing puja, burning Ravana’s effigy, or spending time with family, the festival inspires positivity. This year, enjoy the celebrations and remember the message of the day – good always triumphs over evil.
