Happy Dussehra 2023: Significance, Wishes And Puja Time

The festival of Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil. It also signals the end of Navratri festivities. Vijayadashami also marks the 10th day of the Shardiya Navratri and people across the country burn effigies of Ravana along with his son Meghnath and brother Kumbhkaran. The day also marks the end of the five-day festivities of Durga Puja. On this day, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in water bodies. In the south, Dasara is celebrated as victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon form Mahishasura.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation today on Dussehra.  "Best wishes to my family members across the country on Vijayadashami. This holy festival brings the message of ending negative forces as well as adopting goodness in life. Wishing you all a Happy Vijaya Dashami!" he posted on X, formerly Twitter. 

Here are some wishes for your friends and family:

• Happy Dussehra. May the occasion bring happiness, fortune and prosperity to your life.
• May this festive season lift up your spirits with joy, peace and contentment. 
• Let us all celebrate the victory of good over evil on this auspicious day. Happy Dussehra.
• May this festive season bless you and your loved ones with love, joy, and protection against all evil. 
• Sending you warm wishes this festive season, so that you prosper and evolve to your best version. 
• Embrace the goodness in your life and ward off all evil that comes on your path. Happy Dussehra 2023.
• May this Dussehra dispel gloom and misery, and bring you happiness and success. Happy Dussehra.

The Hindu Panchang Calendar states that the auspicious Vijay Muhurat, a period for special ceremonies, will be between 01:58 pm and 02:43 pm today. Dashami Tithi began at 05:44 pm on October 23, and it will end at 03:14 PM on October 24, 2023.