A festival that unites tradition, devotion, and victory. Here is your quick guide to the festival’s date, time, and meaning
Dussehra , also known as Vijayadashami, is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to commemorate the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated as per the Hindu calendar on Dashami tithi of the Shukla paksha in the month of Ashwina. In 2025, it falls on Thursday October 2.
According to mythology, Dussehra is celebrated for the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana after a ten day fierce battle. Ravana, the king of Lanka, was said to have abducted Maa Sita, Lord Rama’s wife, during their 14-year long exile. Lord Ram, along with Lord Lakshmana, Lord Hanuman and the Vanara Sena had fought the battle to rescue Maa Sita, and hence the name Vijayadashami. It symboli