Ravana Dahan 24 Oct 2023

The festival of Vijayadashmi, commonly referred to as Dussehra,

Dussehra, also referred to as Vijaydashami, is observed following the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival. In the year 2023, Dussehra is set to be commemorated on the 24th of October, which falls on a Tuesday.

Dussehra, also known as Vijaydashami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across India. It marks the victory of good over evil and symbolizes the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. The festival typically involves the burning of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghanada, symbolizing the defeat of evil forces.

Dussehra is not only a religious occasion but also a time for cultural celebrations, with elaborate processions, music, dance, and traditional performances. Families come together, exchange gifts, and share special meals.

This year, on the 24th of October, 2023, devotees will gather to participate in various rituals and festivities, reinforcing the age-old traditions and values that Dussehra represents. It's a day of joy, reflection, and unity for people of all ages.

The ceremonial burning of Ravana

Ravana Dahan, scheduled for October 24th, a Tuesday, is slated to occur between 05:06 pm and 08:11 pm. Additionally, for those who wish to ignite the effigy during the Shravan Nakshatra on the Dashami Tithi, they have the option to commence at 11.05 pm tonight, as the Shravan Nakshatra becomes visible around that time