Dussehra 2022: Vijayadashami date, history, significance, and celebration

Published on October 4, 2022

Dussehra 2022: Learn whether Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrate on October 4 or 5. As well as the history and significance of the Hindu festival, as well as the puja muhurat and celebration traditions.

The term Dussehra is more commonly use in North Indian states and Karnataka. Whereas Vijayadashami is most widely used in West Bengal. It’s that time of year when the famous Ramlila is perform, magnificent fairs are organize, crowds swarm to see Ravan effigies set ablaze. And the aroma of traditional desserts and delicacies fills the air as Hindu devotees prepare to celebrate the festival of Dussehra.

It falls on the 10th day of Sharada Navratri, but the celebrations also cultural practices vary by region in India’s culturally diverse country. But the essence of the festival remains. Here’s everything you want to know about whether Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrate on October 4 or 5. As well as the history and significance of the Hindu festival, as well as the puja muhurat and celebration traditions.

Date:

The Hindu festival is celebrate on Shukla Paksha Dashmi in the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. A day after Maha Navami or at the end of Shardiya Navratri. This year, Dussehra will be celebrate with zeal and fervor on October 5, 2022, marking the end of the Navratri festival.

History:

Dussehra represents the triumph of best over evil, and the festival is associate with two stories in Hindu mythology. Durga is said to have defeat Mahishasura on this day after a fierce battle that lasted more than nine days. In another mythology, Dussehra commemorates Rama’s victory over Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka.