Dussehra 2024: According to mythological beliefs, it is said that Swarnlanka was built by Dhanapati Kuber. That is why keeping the ashes of Ravana Dahan in the safe of the house is considered to be the abode of Kuber. By doing this, happiness and prosperity remains in the house and wealth comes. For this reason, after burning the effigy of Ravana on the day of Vijayadashami, people bring his ashes home.

According to some beliefs, keeping the ashes of bones in the house increases wealth and prosperity. Keeping this ash in the house spreads positive energy and maintains peace and prosperity in the house. It keeps negative energy away from the house and wealth comes to the house permanently.

When is Dussehra 2024?

According to the Hindu calendar, the Dashami date of Ashwin month will start from 10:58 am on October 12 and will last till 9:08 am on October 13. According to the Udaya date, this year the festival of Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12, Saturday.

Auspicious time of Ravana Dahan (Dussehra Ravan Dahan Ka Shubh Muhurat)

According to Hindu beliefs, Ravana Dahan is done during the Pradosh period. According to the Panchang, the auspicious time of Ravana Dahan on October 12 will be from 5:53 pm to 7:27 pm.

Religious beliefs

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the major festivals of India. Dussehra falls on the last day of Navratri and during this time Maa Durga is worshiped, who is considered a symbol of strength and courage. Worship of the mother has special significance on the day of Dussehra. There is a religious belief that bringing Ravana's ashes home on Dussehra is auspicious, as it symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Bringing the ashes of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna home after burning them symbolizes that we have defeated evil and will now establish goodness. Bringing Ravana's ashes home inspires us to eliminate the evil within us and adopt good qualities in life. Dussehra is an occasion when the message of unity and brotherhood spreads in society. Thus, Dussehra is not only a religious festival, but it is also a social and cultural festival that unites people.