Dussehra 2024 Date

Vijaya Dashmi/Dussehra is one of the renowned and important festivals of Hindus. It is a biggest celebrated festival at the end of Navratri. The festival appears in the month of Kartik according to the Hindu calendar. The day is celebrated on the 10th month of the year. Vijay Dashmi is celebrated as the victory of Good over Evil. On this Day, Lord Rama killed demon Ravana, who abducted Sita (Lord Rama’s wife). The day is celebrated all over the world with pomp and show. The processions carrying statues of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Ganesha  to the nearby rivers or oceans and immersing them in water. The effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarna, and Meghdoot are burnt symbolizing the victory of good over evil. 

Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12, Saturday, 2024.

Importance of Vijaya Dashmi

Every year, Vijay Dashmi is celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal. People all over the nation participate in this occasion and enjoy the day. It is a special day when ten headed Ravana killed Lord Rama. Vijayadashami, an auspicious festival of Hindus celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Every part of the nation celebrates this day in a unique and splendid manner. At some places, people take out processions while Ram Leela is conducted at some places. The most colorful and brightest part of the festival is bursting crackers and exhibiting fairs. The name of the festival is derived from the Sanskrit word Dasha (ten) and Hara (defeat). Vijay Dashmi is followed by the nine Day Navratri festival. Many believed that it is the beginning of Diwali which appears 20 days after Vijay Dashmi.

Top Visited Places During Vijay Dashmi Holidays

Dusshera or Vijay Dashmi is celebrated in India. If you are willing to visit at a special place on this festival then check out some destinations below:

• Mysore: The first suggested destination is Mysore, Karnataka. You can visit this place to celebrate this special occasion in the presence of lights and colorful marketplaces.  Mysore celebrates Vijaya Dashmi from many centuries. 
• Baraha: Baraha is the center of attraction during Dussehra. You are recommended to visit this place for the unique celebrations.
• Kullu: Kulu is also one of the most searched destinations for enjoying the festival of Vijay Dashmi. Kullu is enjoys this royal-led festival for a week or more. The city is also popular for its heritage and culture.
• Delhi: Delhi, the beautiful city and capital of India celebrates Vijay Dashmi in a unique way. People bring a lot of excitement, fun, and happiness while celebrating this festival. The city is known for hosting Ram Leela which takes place for 10 days at different places.
• Varanasi: Varanasi, a beautiful and wonderful destination to enjoy Vijaydashmi.  It is a holy city in India where the festival is celebrated in an organized manner. Similar to Delhi, Varanasi also celebrates Vijay Dashmi by conducting Ram Leela. This holy city remains the favorite and topnotch spot for devotees.

Lesser Known Facts about Vijay Dashmi

Since ages we know that Lord Rama killed demon Ravana and thus we celebrate Vijay Dashmi. Here are some other facts that you should know behind the celebration of this festival:

• Throughout the nation, we celebrate this day as victory of good upon evil. However, in addition to this,  
• Ram Leela festivities are organized in North India and processions are conducted in Himachal Pradesh.  Garba is commenced in North India and Goul in a few parts of South India.
• Althoigh Ravana is the ultimate symbol of evil, there are some parts of the country where he is loved. For instance Vidisha and Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh respected Ravana and worshipped too. There are some temples dedicated to Ravana as it is believed that his wife Mandodari hailed from here and thus it makes him son-in-law of Mandsaur.
• People respect him for his knowledge and devotion to Lord Shiva.
• The Gond tribals in Maharashtra worship Ravana as well as Meghnada. The tribe believes that Ravana is misinterpreted as a cruel demon, while he is praised for his deep knowledge.  
• In Sri Lanka, Ravana is given the status of God. People believed that under his guidance and support, country attained advancements in Medicine and Science. Ravana wrote various books based on Ayurveda. He is believed that his has true knowledge.
• In Kolkata, West Bengal Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. Men, women, and children gather around in reverent awe as the drums roll and the priests chant prayers seeking her blessings.
• IN down South Mysuru, Dussehra is about celebrating the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over Mahishasura. In Mysuru, the tradition of celebrating Dussehra started under the Vijaynagara kings in the 15th century.
• In Telangana, Goodess Gauri is worshipped and in sleepy town of Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Goddess Kali is revered for all her powerful persona.
• Buddhists consider this day, a sacred day. On this day, King Ashoka is converted to Buddhism and this is the reason,  Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, celebrate Dussehra as Ashok Dashami.
• In Kerala, Dussehra is an auspicious day for introducing children to the world of letters. ON this day, children between three and five years of age write the mantra 'Om Hari Shree Ganapathaye Namah' on a tray of rice grains. After the completion of this ceremony, study materials such as slates and pencils are distributed by those children. And this ceremony is popular as Ezhuthiniruthu in Malayalam.

Dussehra 2025 Date

Diwali 2025 date is October 2, Thursday, 2025. We keep updating the dates. Please check this page for Vijay Dashami 2025 dates.