​​Bijoya Dashami is the last and final day of Durga Puja celebrations and is commemorated with great enthusiasm by people across the world. ​​Bijoya Dashami, as the name suggests, celebrates the victory (Bijoya) of Goddess Durga against the evil demon Mahishasura and marks the feat of good against evil. ​​Bijoya Dashami 2023 will be celebrated on October 24. This commemoration is a bitter-sweet moment for Pujo participants as while it celebrates the end of the buffalo demon, it also preps people to bid adieu to Goddess Durga, as Durga Visarjan is done on this day. As we celebrate ​​Bijoya Dashami 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival: Sindoor Khela, Durga Visarjan Timing, the Significance of ​​Bijoya Dashami and more. Bijoya Dashami 2023 Wishes, Greetings and Images to Share On the Auspicious Day.

When is ​​Bijoya Dashami 2023?

​​Bijoya Dashami 2023 will be celebrated on October 24. The Dashami Tithi begins at 17:44 on Oct 23, 2023, and will go on till 15:14 on Oct 24, 2023. There are two important aspects of Bijoya Dashami celebrations - Sindoor Khela and Durga Visarjan. The last ritual of Pujo is the festive celebration of Sindoor Khela - where women smear each other with sindoor on Vijayadashami. This is followed by the Durga Visarjan. Durga Visarjan Muhurat for Bijoya Dashami 2023 is 05:48 to 08:07 on October 24 with a total duration of 02 Hours 19 Mins.

Significance of Bijoya Dashami

Bijoya Dashami is a bittersweet observance for most people. On one hand, it celebrates the victory of good over evil as Goddess Durga finally annihilates the buffalo demon Mahishasura. But it also marks the return of Goddess Durga from her home on Earth, towards Mount Kailash. Sindoor Khela captures this unique mix of emotions as the festivities are focused on celebrating the end of evil by playing with the auspicious vermilion and offering sweets to friends and family - in the hope that their life continues to be filled with sweet goodness.

Subho Bijoya Dashami 2023! Send Wishes And Greetings To Your Family On The Last Day Of Durga Puja

The celebration of Bijoya Dashami is marked by different festivities in other parts of India as well. While people in North India commemorate this day as Dussehra - celebrating Lord Ram’s victory against Ravana, people in South India celebrate this day as Vijayadashami - which is believed to be a very auspicious day to buy new things, make new beginnings, etc. We hope that Bijoya Dashami celebrations fill your life with the love, light and happiness you deserve.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 24, 2023 07:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).