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Vijayadashami shastra puja time: This year, the victory of good over evil will be celebrated with great pomp across the country on Thursday, the day of Vijayadashami or Dussehra. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated every year on the Dashami date of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This day is not only a symbol of the victory over Lord Rama’s Lankapati Ravana, but also reminds me of the slaughter of Mahishasura by Mother Durga. Come, let us know about the correct date of Dussehra, weapon worship and the auspicious time of Ravana combustion, its importance and the entire method of worship.
Dussehra date and auspicious time
- Dashami date starts: 1 October 2025 from 7.10 pm.
- Dashami date ends: 2 October 2025 at 7.10 pm.
- Vijay Muhurta (Arms Puja) 2 October 2025: 2 o’clock in the afternoon to 2 to 56 minutes (duration: 47 minutes)
- Puja time in the afternoon: 2 October 2025 From 1:12 pm to 3:44 minutes.
- The auspicious time of Ravana Dahan: 2 October 2025 After sunset, around 6.10 pm after sunset (Pradosh Kaal)
The correct method of weapon worship
Vijayadashami Weapon worship in Vijay Muhurta is considered especially fruitful. Worshiping in this Muhurta conquers the obstacles in life.
cleanliness: First of all, clean the place of worship and the weapons or tools that have to be worshiped.
Establishment: Place all weapons and equipment on a clean red cloth.
Purification: Sprinkle Ganga water on weapons and purify them.
Tilak and garland: Now apply turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood tilak and offer flowers or garlands on them.
Prayer: Light a lamp in front of the weapons and show incense and incense sticks. Offer them Shami leaves, Akshat (rice), and sweets (sweets).
Resolution and Mantra: During the puja, ‘ॐ Jayanti Mangla Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini. Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Swaha Swaha Namoastutte .. ‘Chant the mantra and resolve to win in every field of life.
Religious importance of Vijayadashami
Victory of truth: According to mythology, on this day Lord Shri Rama killed religion and truth by killing ten heads Ravana. This festival gives the eternal message of the victory of religion over evil and the victory of religion over unrighteousness.
Worship of Shakti: Nine days after the worship of Mother Durga on the nine days of Sharadiya Navratri Vijayadashami Is celebrated It is believed that on this day, Mother Durga killed the demon named Mahishasura and freed the world from her terror. Therefore, this day is also considered to be the day of worship of the ‘Vijay’ form of Goddess.
Worship of weapons and scriptures: In ancient times, the king and warrior used to worship the weapons on this day with their victory. Even today this tradition continues, where people worship their weapons (equipment, tools, vehicles, books etc.) and express their respect for power and knowledge.
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