When is Dussehra 2022? Know date, Vijayadashmi tithi, significance, rituals

As Navratri 2022 comes to an end today with Maha Navami, one of the most auspicious Indian festivals Dussehra will be celebrated tomorrow - October 5, 2022. As per Hindu mythology, this festival celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura and the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. 

This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 5. Navratri 2022, on the other hand, will end on October 4 (today). Dussehra is the celebration of the victory of good over evil. In many parts of India, people believe this day is extremely auspicious to start a new business or new investment. In southern parts of India, admitting young children to schools is considered on this day. 

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Dussehra 2022: Vijayadashmi Tithi 

The VijayaDashmi tithi will begin at 02:20 pm on October 4 and will end at 12:00 pm on October 5. On Dussehra, devotees worship Lord Rama for his blessings and burn huge effigies of Ravana to signify the end of evil.

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Dussehra is traditionally celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana and lighting firecrackers to symbolise the destruction of evil. Ramleela is also conducted in various parts of India. 

This day is also celebrated as Vijayadashami as it is dedicated to Maa Durga. On this day, Maa Durga killed the demon king Mahishasura. This is a nine-day festival in which devotees worship the idols of Maa Durga, and on the 9th day, people immerse those idols in the water.

On this day, people greet each other and pray for a long and prosperous life.