Bijoya Dashami, also known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, is a significant Hindu festival that is celebrated across India with great fanfare. The auspicious day falls on the tenth day (Dashami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, which usually corresponds to the month of September or October in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Bijoya Dashami 2023 or Vijayadashami 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24. Vijayadashami is celebrated as the victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana and also the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. If you are looking for Bijoya Dashami 2023 date, Vijayadashami 2023 date, or Dussehra 2023 date, scroll down to get the details of this auspicious day.

Bijoya Dashami 2023 Date

Bijoya Dashami 2023, or Vijayadashami 2023, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 24. As per Drik Panchang, Dashami Tithi begins at 05:44 PM on Oct 23, 2023, and Dashami Tithi Ends - 03:14 PM on Oct 24, 2023.

Bijoya Dashami Puja Vidhi

  • Devotees have to wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes before starting the puja rituals. Now arrange all the items neatly and place the idol or image of Goddess Durga on a platform.

  • Begin the Puja by chanting a few prayers or mantras to seek the blessings of the Goddess.

  • Offer fresh flowers to the goddess while reciting the mantra, Light a ghee diya and incense sticks.

  • Present fruits and sweets as an offering to the goddess and recite Durga mantras and stotras dedicated to the goddess.

  • Seek the blessings of the goddess for prosperity, protection, and well-being.

  • After the puja, distribute the prasad among family members and guests.

Bijoya Dashami Significance

The Durga Puja festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is celebrated for five days as Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami. During the Durga Puja festival, Vijayadashami holds special importance as the ten-day festival culminates, marking the victory of the Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Durga Visarjan 2023 Date and Timing

Vijayadashami is one of the most popular festivals that is widely celebrated festivals in India, especially in the eastern states of West Bengal, Assam, and other parts of the country. Vijayadashami is also known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal, Dasara is celebrated as Dashain. On Vijayadashami, the festivities conclude with the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga into a water body, like a river or a pond, and devotees bid farewell to the Goddess.

As per Drik Panchang, Durga Visarjan on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Durga Visarjan Muhurat - 06:35 AM to 08:54 AM with duration - 02 Hours 19 Mins.

Durga Puja 2023: Know Start & End Date, Rituals, Significance & When To Perform Dhunuchi Naach

On the day of Bijoya Dashami, several other rituals, including Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Sindoor Khela and Seema Avalanghan, are performed. According to the Hindu division of the day, these rituals should be done during Aparahna time.

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