Vijayadashami
AssameseAlso known as: Dashami, Dussehra
Vijayadashami
About Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Shukla Paksha in Ashwin, marks the culmination of Durga Puja celebrations in Assam. It is the day of Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
On this day, the Sindoor Khela ceremony is performed, where married women apply vermilion to the goddess's idol and then to each other. The immersion of Durga idols in rivers begins with grand processions of music and dancing.
In Assam, Vijayadashami is also celebrated as the day of Ravana's defeat by Lord Rama. Cultural programmes depicting the Ramayana are organized, and the burning of Ravana effigies marks the victory of righteousness.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Vijayadashami is observed with the Sindoor Khela ceremony, idol immersion processions, and cultural programmes.
- Wake up early and visit the Durga pandal for the final prayers.
- Participate in the Sindoor Khela ceremony with married women.
- Join the immersion procession and bid farewell to the goddess.
- Share festive meals with family and community members.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Offer morning prayers to Goddess Durga at the pandal.
- Perform the Sindoor Khela ceremony with married women.
- Carry the Durga idol in a grand procession for immersion.
- Bid farewell to the goddess with prayers for her return next year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and the triumph of good over evil, concluding the Durga Puja celebrations.
Sindoor Khela is a ceremony where married women apply vermilion to the goddess and then to each other, praying for their husbands' long life.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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