Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami, which bestows victory of good over evil, is being celebrated today, on 24 October 2023. On the day of Dussehra, Ravan Dahan should be done only in auspicious times, as it is believed that this brings success in every field of work. Know the subh muhurat of Ravan Dahan on Dussehra in 2023, the puja vidhi of Vijayadashami, the mantra and etc.
Dussehra 2023 Subh Muhurat
Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi starts 23 October 2023, 5.44 pm
Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi ends 24 October 2023, 03.14 pm
Abhijit Muhurta 11.43 am - 12.28 pm
Vijay Muhurta 01.58 pm - 02.43 pm
Afternoon puja time 01.13 pm - 03.28 pm
Godhuli time 05.43 pm - 06.09 pm
Shravan Nakshatra 22 October, 06.44 pm - 23 October, 05.14 pm
Ravan Dahan 2023 Time
According to the scriptures, it is auspicious to burn Ravan during Pradosh Kaal after sunset. In such a situation, this year it would be better to perform Ravan Dahan after 05.43 pm on 24th October. The best time for Ravan Dahan on Dussehra 2023 is from 07.19 pm to 08.54 pm.
Dussehra Puja Vidhi
- Dussehra worship is done only in Abhijit Muhurta, Aparahra Kaal or Vijay Muhurta.
- For puja at home, clean the northeast corner thoroughly. Make Ashtadal Chakra there with sandalwood paste.
- Now pray to Goddess Aparajita with the mantra 'Aparajitay Namah' in the middle of the Ashtadal Chakra.
- Now pray to Maa Jaya on the right side with the mantra 'Kriyashaktyai Namah'.
- Pray to Goddess Vijaya on the left side with 'Umayi Namah' mantra.
- Worship all three goddesses with the Shodopachar method. Then pray to Shri Ram and Hanuman ji also.
- Clean the weapons and worship them as per the rituals.
- Goddess Aparajita is worshiped on this day, it is said that Shri Ram also worshiped Maa Aparajita to conquer Lanka.
