Vijayadashami 2023: Date, Muhurat, Rituals, History, Celebration and Significance of Dussehra

Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. Dussehra is celebrated on the Dashami Tithi of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwina. This year, it will be celebrated on October 24, 2023. The festival holds religious significance and is celebrated with various rituals and traditions in different cities. In Delhi, effigies of Ravana are burned, while in West Bengal, Durga Puja is the main festival. Other cities like Mysore, Bastar, and Kerala also have their unique ways of celebrating Dussehra.