Vijayadashami 2025: Do’s And Don’ts To Observe On Dussehra
**Dussehra 2025: Celebrating the Triumph of Good Over Evil**
The auspicious celebration of Dussehra, also known as the Vijayadashami festival, marks the triumph of good over evil. Observed across the nation with great spirit and devotion, Dussehra commemorates two significant victories: Maa Durga’s triumph over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama’s defeat of Ravana. This festival also signifies the conclusion of the nine-day celebrations of Navratri and Durga Puja.
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### Things to Do on Dussehra
On the sacred day of Dussehra, devotees are encouraged to start their day early by waking up before sunrise and taking a bath. It is customary to clean your home using gangajal (holy water), decorate it with fresh flowers, and light lamps to invite positivity and prosperity.
Offering gratitude is an important aspect of the day. Devotees perform prayers not only to deities but also to their work tools, vehicles, and professional instruments to seek good fortune in their endeavors.
One significant ritual is performing Saraswati Puja, where books and other learning materials are worshipped in honor of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and wisdom.
Wearing new clothes is considered auspicious. It is also a good day to donate to the needy and less fortunate, spreading kindness and generosity.
Many communities organize Dussehra melas (fairs), where people gather to experience traditional festivities. Attending the Ram Leela performances, which dramatize the epic tale of Ramayana, is a cherished tradition. The day also features Durga Visarjan ceremonies, marking the farewell of the goddess with grandeur.
Traditional sweets such as jalebi, barfi, and kheer are prepared, and families enjoy a grand feast together. In some regions, people exchange leaves from the apta tree, symbolizing gold and prosperity.
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### Things to Avoid During Dussehra
To maintain the sanctity of the festival, certain practices are best avoided:
– Refrain from consuming meats, eggs, garlic, and alcohol on this day.
– Avoid cultivating negative emotions such as greed, lust, and anger.
– Do not engage in violence, including harming plants and other living creatures.
– Limit the use of firecrackers to prevent excessive noise and pollution.
– Respect religious sentiments and avoid making fun of traditions.
– Keep public places clean by avoiding littering and pollution.
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### Celebrating the Spirit of Dussehra
Dussehra is celebrated across India with diverse customs and traditions unique to each region. The festival coincides with Durga Puja, symbolizing the return of Goddess Durga to Mount Kailash after her victory over Mahishasura.
It is also considered an auspicious time to embark on new learning endeavors, making Dussehra a festival of victory, devotion, and new beginnings.
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Celebrate Dussehra 2025 with joy, devotion, and mindfulness, embracing the spirit of good conquering evil.
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