Dussehra 2023 Date: When is Vijayadashami? All You Need To Know About Puja Time, Muhurat & More

Dussehra 2023: Dussehra is a Hindu festival which celebrates good over evil. It is observed with great pomp and fervour on the tenth day of Navratri in all parts of India and the Indian Diaspora living around the world. This year it will fall on October 24, Tuesday.

When is Dussehra in 2023?

Dussehra 2023 Date: Dussehra, popularly known as Vijaydashami is a Hindu festival celebrated in different parts of India. This festival originated from the epic Ramayana and is observed on the day Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana, usually celebrated after the nine days of Sharad Navratri. It is celebrated with different names like Dussehra, Vijaydashmi, Durga Puja, Dashain and more in the world, but with the common connotation, victory of good over evil.

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This article will clear your confusion around the correct date of the Dussehra celebration in 2023.

When is Dussehra in 2023?

Dussehra or Vijayadashmi is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar. The festival typically falls in the Gregorian calendar months of September and October. In 2023, the celebration of good over evil will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24. 

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Dussehra 2023 Date & Shubh Muhurat

The table below will help you with dates, times and best muhurat to perform all the rituals and traditions on the occasion of Dussehra in India.

Event                                             Dussehra Date & Time

Dussehra/Vijayadashami                   October 24, 2023

Vijay Muhurat                                    01:58 PM to 02:43 PM

Dashami Tithi Begins                         05:44 PM on Oct 23, 2023

Dashami Tithi Ends                            03:14 PM on Oct 24, 2023

9 Days of Navratri 2023

The triumph of Dussehra marks the end of the 9 days of Navratri celebration and the beginning of Diwali. Diwali in 2023 will be observed on November 12. The table below will help you with details about the 9 days of Navratri in 2023.

Event                                                                 Date & Time

Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja                                  October 15, 2023
Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja                    October 16, 2023
Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja                         October 17, 2023
Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi                       October 18, 2023
Upang Lalita Vrat, Skandamata Puja                         October 19, 2023
Saraswati Avahan, Katyayani Puja                             October 20, 2023
Saraswati Puja, Kalaratri Puja                                    October 21, 2023
Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri PujaSandhi Puja              October 22, 2023
Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja
Navami Homa                                                             October 23, 2023
Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan Vijayadashami        October 24, 2023

What is the significance of Dussehra in India?

The cultural and religious significance behind the celebration of Dussehra varies throughout the Indian subcontinent. For instance, Vijayadashami signifies the conclusion of Durga Puja in the southern, eastern, northeastern, and certain northern areas of India. The day marks the goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo monster Mahishasura to restore and safeguard dharma. Whereas, in the northern, central, and western states of the country, this festival marks Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana. In Mahabharata, the day also celebrates the victory of Arjuna, a Pandava warrior, over the Kauravas in the Mahabharata.

What is the story behind Dussehra?

According to Hindu mythology, Ravana had a desire for Lord Rama's wife Sita. Ravana was the demon ruler of Lanka, a region to the south of India. Sita was taken captive by Ravana and kept in his realm of Lanka. With the aid of his brother Lakshman and Lord Hanuman, Lord Rama invaded Lanka with an army of monkeys and on the tenth day of the war, killed Ravana. The first nine days are known as Navratri, and the tenth, on which Ravana is slain, is known as Dussehra. Since then, demon Ravana's effigies have burned to mark the end of the Navratri festival to mark the victory of good over evil.

Dussehra Dates from 2023 to 2035

We know and understand the need to plan holidays. So, here's a calendar for you to plan your schedule with friends and families on the occasion of Dussehra in upcoming years.

Dussehra Year

Date

Dussehra 2023Tuesday, October 24

Dussehra 2024Saturday, October 12

Dussehra 2025Thursday, October 2

Dussehra 2026Tuesday, October 20

Dussehra 2027Saturday, October 9

Dussehra 2028Wednesday,  September 27

Dussehra 2029Tuesday, October 16

Dussehra 2030Sunday, October 6

Dussehra 2031Saturday, October 25

Dussehra 2032Thursday, October 14

Dussehra 2033Tuesday, October 4

Dussehra 2034Sunday, October 24

Dussehra 2035Thursday, October 11

Dussehra is celebrated with diverse customs and cultural activities across India's regions but with a common zest, victory of good over evil. Some of the common traditions include huge processions, Ravana Dahan, Ramleela, and Kanya Pujan. Also, in many parts of the country, people celebrate Dussehra with the worship of weapons(shastra pujan) and charity.

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You can make the most of this opportunity for self-reflection. It is a chance to get rid of all the negativity around you and pave the way for a better future. Happy Dussehra!