Vahana Puja, thanksgiving puja to vahanas or vehicles, is popularly observed on Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra / Dasara). In 2025, it is performed on October 2. As Vijaya Dashami is dedicated to celebrate the victory of good over evil, Ayudha Puja and Vahana Puja are the grand rituals to perform on this day. Vahan or vehicle […]
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Simollanghan 2025 | Dasara ritual in Maharashtra
Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2025, Simollanghan date is October 2. Simollanghan is crossing the border or frontier of a village or a place. In ancient times, kings used to cross the frontier of their kingdom to fight against their […]
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat 2025 | Auspicious Time on Dussehra

Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious time on Dussehra festival. In 2025, Dussehra date is October 2. Though the whole day of Vijaya Dashami is considered as auspicious, Vijay Muhurat is even more meritorious to start new ventures, pujas and many other rituals. Vijayadashami Pooja Muhurat 2025 Vijayadasami Vijay Muhurat 2025 Time is – 2.05 […]
Dasara 2025 | Dussehra 2025 date

Dasara (Dussehra) is celebrated on the 10th day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwayuja, Ashwin month. In 2025, Dasara date is October 2 in India. In South Indiaalso , Dasara is celebrated on 2 October and in some North Indian places also, it is celebrated on 2 October. In some places, Dussehra is celebrated on October […]
Kullu Dussehra 2025 | Dussehra celebrations in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh

Dussehra celebrations in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous Dussehra celebrations in India. In 2025, Kullu Dussehra begins on October 2 and ends on October 8. This festival is one of the biggest traditional and cultural celebrations of India. Kullu Dushara is a festival celebrated with a difference, as when […]
Vijayadashami 2025 | Vijaya Dashami

Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2025, Vijayadashami date is October 2. Vijaya Dashami, known with various names – Dussehra or Dasara – signifies the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated with much gusto in every region of India […]
Vijayadasami 2013, Vijaya Dasami date in 2013

Vijayadasami, Durgadasami (Dasara, Dussehra), is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Ashwin month. Vijayadasami 2013 date is October 13. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, Mother Goddess Shakti demolished bufello demon Mahishasura. Usually, Navratri Durga Puja concludes on this day. And, Lord Sri Rama killed demon king […]
Dasara, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami): 24 October 2012
Today, 24 October 2012 is Dasara, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami). This day culminates Durga Puja in Bengal and Navratri celebrations all over India. Durga Visarjan is performed on this day. Shami Puja (Jammi Puja / Banni Puja) is a main ritual performed on Dasara day. Shami Tree is worshipped and offered prayers. The legend of Shami […]
6 October 2011, Dussehra Festival
6 October 2011 is Dussehra festival. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the end of Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations. Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Vahana Puja, Ayudha Puja and Durga Visarjan are the major rituals for Dussehra festival. Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Sri Rama over Ravanasura in Ramayana war. It also celebrates the […]