Mumbai: Dussehra, the festival of victory of good over evil, will be celebrated this year on October 2, 2025. Beyond the symbolic burning of Ravana effigies, this day is also believed to hold deep spiritual power. According to astrology and age-old traditions, the ash (bhasma) and wood left after Ravana Dahan are considered highly auspicious.

It is said that when these are used in specific ways, they can help remove financial troubles, ward off negative energies, and even protect against the evil eye. If you are facing monetary struggles or feel surrounded by obstacles, these simple rituals with Dussehra ash and wood could work as powerful remedies.

Remove Negative Energy with Ravana Dahan Ash

If your home feels heavy with conflicts, incomplete tasks, or constant negativity, this remedy with Ravana Dahan ash can bring quick relief.

What to do:

• Collect some ash after Ravana Dahan.
• Tie it in a small piece of red cloth to make a potli.
• Keep or hang this potli near the main entrance of your home.

Benefits: This potli acts like a protective shield for the house, destroying negative energy and inviting positivity inside.

End Financial Troubles with Ravana Dahan Wood

If you are struggling with money, debts, or limited income, this ritual with Ravana Dahan wood is considered very auspicious.

What to do:

• Pick small pieces of unburnt wood after Ravana Dahan.
• Purify them and place them in your cash box, locker, or wherever you keep valuables.

Benefits: Beliefs say this invites wealth, opens new income opportunities, and helps stabilize finances over time.

Protection from Evil Eye and Black Magic

If you or your family often face sudden health issues or repeated losses, it may be due to the evil eye. This simple ritual with ash is believed to help.

What to do:

• Take a little Ravana Dahan ash in your palm.
• Rotate it around your head and body.
• Throw it outside the house, far away.

Benefits: This act symbolises removing negative influences and ensures quick relief from the evil eye, helping good times return.

Dussehra is not just about Ravana Dahan but also about burning life’s negativities. Using the ash and wood left behind in these traditional ways can bring prosperity, positivity, and protection into your home.