Dussehra or Vijayadashami is an important Hindu festival in which good is the victor over evil and it has been observed as a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil in the case of Lord Rama and Maa Durga respectively. It is followed with much enthusiasm and has such rituals as Ravan Dahan, Shami Puja, Astra Puja and Durga Visarjan and the dates have been given as October 2025.
Vijayadashami also refers to Dussehra and the festival has an immense religious and spiritual value among the Hindus. It is the day, on which Lord Rama subdues the demon king Ravana. This day is viewed as one of the most auspicious days to pay honor to Lord Rama all over the country. Dussehra is celebrated in 2025, in the month of Ashwina and the day of Shukla Paksha, Dashami Tithi. Vijayadashami, also called Dussehra, will be celebrated in the entire country on October 2, 2025.
Vijayadashami 2025: Date and Time
Dashami Tithi Begins – 07:01 PM on 1st October, 2025Dashami Tithi Ends – 07:10 PM on 2nd October, 2025Shravana Nakshatra Begins – 09:13 AM on 2nd October, 2025Shravana Nakshatra Ends – 09:34 AM on 3rd October, 2025Vijay Muhurat – 02:09 PM to 02:
Vijaydashami 2025: Significance
As per Hindu Scriptures, Vijayadashami has become one of the biggest Hindu festival celebrated in the country with much pomp and show. This was a good day and Lord Ram killed a demon king Ravana. There is also the celebration of the day as Durga Visarjan and ten days after adoring, the idols of Maa Durga are immersed in the water. In the course of Navratri, Maa Durga slays a variety of powerful monsters such as the most powerful demon Mahishasura on the eighth day of Navratri. It is a festival that honours the victory of good over evil. According to scriptures, Lord Ram also offered hawan offering to Maa Durga to overcome king Ravana.
Vijayadashami 2025: How we celebrate it?
Rava Dahan
During this festival, the great effigies of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran are set on fire by the People and this is also a notable ritual of this festival, particularly in North India.
Shami Puja
Individuals pay respects to the shami tree on this holy day of Dussehra because the leaves of the shami tree are believed to be a treasure of fortune and wealth. This is a ritual that is particularly practiced in Maharashtra.
Astra Puja
Both workers and warriors revere their work tools, weapons and tools knowing their importance to their prosperity and livelihood. This is also called Ayudha Puja in South India.
Durga Visarjan
On this holy day, worshipers say goodbye to Maaa Durga and the images of goddess Durga will be drowned in rivers.
Vidyarambham
This is regarded as a good day where little children begin writing their first letters in the presence of priests or elder people. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are the two primary places where this day is observed.
New Beginning
This was the day which is regarded as a very happy day to start up new business enterprise, firms, buying a land or a new vehicle and also the commencement of important work.
Iconic Dussehra scenes filmed in Bollywood movies: ‘Brahmastra’ to‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’’
Dussehra is not only a festival. It is an evildoer against good story. This theme has been used by Bollywood to bring out dramatic, emotional, and powerful scenes. These scenes resonate with the Indian viewers, whether it is Ramleela stage shows or burning Ravan effigies. Films demonstrate how the festival provides meaning and emotion to storytelling.
‘Swades’ (2004)
Swades by Ashutosh Gowariker is still one of the best movies of Shah Rukh Khan. The novel is a mixture of patriotism and self-discovery. It has one of the memorable scenes where a Ramleela performance is depicted revealing how Lord Ram defeated Ravan. This scene of folk theater is related to the theme of coming back to origins and fighting against evil. It gives viewers a reminder that Dussehra is not only tradition, it is a lesson of bravery and fairness.
‘Brahmastra’ (2022)
Dussehra, in Ayan Mukerji directed Brahmastra, is taken to the big screen in an energetic manner. The song Dance Ka Bhoot by Arijit Singh, uses the character of Ranbir Kapoor named Shiva dancing in full spirit in the festival. The festivities conclude with Ravan effigy being burnt, which is a victory over darkness. This contemporary interpretation employs sweeping sceneries and songs, as a reminder to the viewers of how Dussehra brings power and rejuvenation.
‘Kalank’ (2019)
The film, Kalank, by Abhishek Varman is an astonishingly pictorially stunning depiction of Dussehra. The song Ghar More Pardesiya depicts the meeting of Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan as Zafar on the backdrop of a festival. There is a huge Ravan effigy burning behind the silent interactions of the characters. Symbolism of fire and destruction is also used in the scene to bring out the inner conflicts of them. The spirit of decision-making and repercussions that the festival is filled with, fade into the period drama.
‘Marjaavaan’ (2019)
In Marjaavaan, Dussehra becomes blacker. The revenge movie demonstrates how Sidharth Malhotra as Raghu fights against Riteish Deshmukh as Vishnu. In the process, Raghu burns the villain with the Ravan effigy killing him in the process. This scene represents the aspect of individual justice in connection with the overall idea of the festival. As it is described in the film, Dussehra is not merely a celebration of the community but it is also a very strong platform of redemption and closure.
‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ (2015)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan by Kabir Khan is a heartfelt tale of love, faith and humanity. Dussehra is featured in the song in the song, ‘Tu Chahiye’ by Atif Aslam. The video order displays Ramleela celebrations in which a child playing the role of lord Ram burns an effigy of Ravan. It is a hopeful and innocent moment, which supports the idea of the movie that good will overpower evil. The scene relates the festival to universal moral principals of benevolence and confidence.
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