{"id":77807,"date":"2025-09-25T10:57:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T05:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=77807"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:06:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:36:57","slug":"dussehra-festival-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/dussehra-festival-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Dussehra 2025: Rituals &#038; Astrological Tips That Bring Prosperity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Dussehra 2025 is a major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. Also known as Vijayadashami, this year, it falls on <strong>October 2, 2025<\/strong>. The festival marks Lord Rama&#8217;s defeat of the demon king Ravana, and also the end of the nine-day Navratri festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55380 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13133048\/2-4-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"English CTR\" width=\"804\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13133048\/2-4-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13133048\/2-4-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/13133048\/2-4.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>When is Dussehra 2025?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Ashwin month&#8217;s Shukla Paksha (Hindu lunar calendar). This year, the Dashami Tithi begins on one day and ends on the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Here is a quick look at the when is Dasara key timings:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Key Dussehra 2025 Events\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Date\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Timings<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Dashami Tithi Begins<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">October 2, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">07:01 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Dashami Tithi Ends<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">October 2, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">07:10 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Vijay Muhurat\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">October 2, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">02:08-02:56 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Aparahna Puja Time\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">October 2, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">01:24- 03:48 PM\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Astro Tip: <\/b>Our astrologers suggest performing rituals and beginning new ventures during the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijay Muhurat. Any task started during this period will lead to assured success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/lord-shri-ram-horoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lord Shri Ram Horoscope Based On His Kundli<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of Vijayadasham: Victory of Good Over Evil<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The significance of Vijayadasham or Dasara festival 2025 remains the same: the victory of Dharma(good) over Adharma (evil). The day marks two great victories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Lord Rama&#8217;s Victory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This day remembers when <\/span>Lord Rama defeated the demon king Ravana<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This shows how <\/span><b>right and good win over ego and evil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Goddess Durga&#8217;s Victory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It also marks the end of the 9-day Navratri festival, celebrating Goddess Durga&#8217;s victory over the demon Mahishasura.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-96321 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25145008\/dussehra-300x265.webp\" alt=\"Dussehra 2025\" width=\"665\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25145008\/dussehra-300x265.webp 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25145008\/dussehra-768x679.webp 768w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25145008\/dussehra-150x133.webp 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25145008\/dussehra.webp 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Astrological Significance of Dussehra 2025\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festival of Dasara also holds great significance in astrology. Astrologers say the most crucial astrological timing on this day is the <\/span><b>&#8220;Vijay Muhurta&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This specific period is considered favourable for <strong>new ventures, making important decisions<\/strong> as it is believed to grant success and prosperity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, Dussehra 2025 falls under <\/span><b>Shravana Nakshatra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is considered auspicious for knowledge, learning, and progress in Vedic astrology. Performing rituals during this nakshatra is believed to <strong>bring blessings, good fortune, and success.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/mantras\/ram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chant Shri Ram Mantra &amp; Fulfill Your Desires<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong>Important Rituals to Follow During Dussehra\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Dussehra in 2025 rituals celebrates the Lord Rama&#8217;s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga&#8217;s victory over Mahishasura. Performing the rituals below correctly can bring immense blessings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Ramlila Performances\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">From Lord Rama\u2019s birth to the legendary battle between Lord Rama and the demon Ravana, every aspect of Ramayana is depicted through these theatrical performances. Lastly, the <strong>burning of the models of Ravana, Meghanada, and Kumbhkarana<\/strong> put an end to the Ramlila performances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Aparajita Puja\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This important prayer is done during the Aparahna time. You can pray to a picture or statue of <\/span><b>Goddess Aparajita<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the one who can&#8217;t be defeated) to ask for her blessings to win in all your efforts. This prayer is specially done to ensure <\/span><b>success against your rivals<\/b> and challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Shastra Puja (Ayudha Puja)\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word \u2018Ayudha\u2019 is derived from a Sanskrit word that means<strong> \u2018weapon\u2019<\/strong>.This ritual involves worshipping your <\/span><b>tools, vehicles, and even books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is mainly celebrated in the states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How to Perform:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clean and polish your tools, machinery, vehicles, and books. Also, apply a tilak of kumkum and turmeric and offer flowers, rice, and water. If we go by the popular beliefs, doing this brings prosperity, abundance and happiness into our lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/1000-names-of-deities\/rama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chant 1000 Names Of Lord Ram &amp; Gain Blessings<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Durga Pooja\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">In the Eastern parts, such as Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, people worship Maa Durga with pure devotion and honour her victory over Mahishasura, the demon. Moreover, for ten days, people worship the life-size idols of Maa Durga, place them in the pandals and ask for her blessings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Shami Tree Worship\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">The Shami tree is very important during Dussehra 2025. In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during their exile and got them back before a big battle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>How to Perform:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Light a ghee lamp under or near a Shami tree and offer flowers and water. This ritual is said to bring courage, victory, and good luck. Astrologically, it is also believed to reduce any negative influences of Saturn in the birth chart.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Ravana Dahan<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">This is the most popular Dussehra ritual: burning the effigy (big model) of Ravana. It represents not just outside evil, but also the negative habits within us\u2014like<strong> ego, anger, and greed<\/strong>. As per astrological calculations, the Ravan Dahan time 2025 is between 5 pm and 7 pm. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Dussehra 2025 Remedies for Specific Life Problems<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">By performing these remedies below, you can welcome the abundance and success waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. For Financial Prosperity<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">During the Vijay Muhurat, offer 10 green marigold flowers to a Hanuman temple. You can also donate sweets and coconut wrapped in a yellow cloth to a Brahmin. This remedy is believed to please Lord Hanuman and bring in more wealth and prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. To Remove Obstacles<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Write down your biggest obstacle or negative habit on a piece of paper. Fold it and place it at the feet of a Hanuman idol during the Vijay Muhurat. Later, burn the paper during the Ravana Dahan time 2025, symbolising the destruction of that obstacle from your life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. For Good Health<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">If you or a family member is facing health issues, offer a coconut wrapped in a red cloth to a temple of Goddess Durga or Lord Hanuman. You can later destroy this coconut in Ravan Dahan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/why-garba-is-played-in-navratri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Garba Is Played in Navratri? Know The History Behind It<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Zodiac-Specific Remedies for Dussehra 2025\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino;\">Our astrology experts have laid down zodiac-specific remedy you can perform this Dasara date and manifest all your desires. So, take a look below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1. Aries\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer red flowers and sindoor to Lord Hanuman. Also, donate wheat to the needy people. This will boost your confidence and career growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2. Taurus\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer white sweets (like kheer or milk-based laddus) to Goddess Durga. You can also donate rice in the temple or to the needy. It is believed to bring stability and peace to your family life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3. Gemini\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate green clothes or food to a needy person. This remedy is powerful for gaining mental clarity and improving financial luck.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">4. Cancer\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer white flowers and a silver coin to Goddess Durga or Lord Shiva. This will bring emotional balance and happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">5. Leo\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a small puja to the Sun God (Surya Devta) and offer jaggery on Dussehra 2025. This will enhance your leadership abilities and career success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6. Virgo<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer green fruits and gram to a Ganesha temple and donate green clothes to the needy. This will help you succeed in education and career.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">7. Libra<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light a ghee lamp in front of your work tools or books. Also, wear white and donate white-coloured clothes to someone in need. This will bring success in your business and creative ventures.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">8. Scorpio<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate red lentils (masoor dal) to the needy. Doing this powerful remedy will overcome debt and remove obstacles from your path.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">9. Sagittarius<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer yellow flowers and a banana to Lord Vishnu on Vijaydashami. This remedy will attract good fortune, respect and wisdom.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">10. Capricorn<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Dasara date,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer sesame oil to a Shani Devta temple. This will reduce the malefic effects of Saturn and bring stability, especially in finances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">11. Aquarius\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer a garland of Durva grass to Lord Ganesha. Astrologers claim this remedy to be effective for removing unexpected problems and attracting money.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">12. Pisces<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chant the Ram Raksha Strotam or Maruti Strotam 11 times. This will protect you from negative energies and bring inner peace.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 14pt;\">Dussehra 2025 date is a powerful day to attract positivity, start new and remove negativities from your life. By performing these rituals and following these astrological tips, you can live a brighter and more prosperous future.\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"><div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. What is the real date of Dussehra in 2025?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The real Dussehra 2025 date is October 2, 2025. This is to honour the victory of good over evil as Maa Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura on the 10th day of battle.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What things to avoid during Dussehra 2025?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">There are several things that one must avoid during Dussehra 2025. One of them includes avoiding non-vegetarian meals. Moreover, as per popular belief, to attain the blessings of God, one must only consume sattvic food.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. What rituals are performed on Dussehra date?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The rituals performed on the day of Dasara 2025 included Ramlila performances followed by the burning of the models of the demon king Dasara Ravan. Moreover, in states such as West Bengal, Bihar or Jharkhand, people also observe Durga Puja.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. Is Vijaydashami and Dussehra the same?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Yes, Vijayadashami and Dussehra are the same. The reason why we call the festival of Dussehra Vijayadashami is that Lord Rama defeated the king of Lanka, Ravana, on the 10th day of the Ashwin month.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. When are the Dussehra 2025 start date and end date?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The Dussehra 2025 start date and end date fall on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. What to do on Dussehra at home?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On Dasara date 2025, you can clean and decorate your home with rangoli and diyas. 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