Description

Dussehra Pooja (Vijayadasami) is a significant ritual observed on the tenth day of the Navaratri festival, celebrating the triumph of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama. The festival signifies the victory of righteousness and the removal of evil forces.

The ritual begins with the purification of the space and setting up of a sacred altar for the deities. The priest performs the pooja by invoking Goddess Durga and Lord Rama through the recitation of specific mantras and hymns. Key offerings include ghee, rice, fruits, and flowers, which are considered auspicious for this pooja.

A central component of the ceremony is the performance of the pooja (ritual worship), where offerings are made to Goddess Durga and Lord Rama while chanting Vedic mantras and hymns. The pooja often includes the recitation of the Ramayana and Durga Saptashati, which recount the divine stories of the deities.

The pooja concludes with the distribution of prasad (sacred food offerings), symbolizing the divine blessings received. This ritual is believed to bring success, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles, ensuring a positive and victorious outcome for the devotee.

When To Perform Dussehra Pooja (Vijayadasami)?

➢ Dussehra Pooja is performed on the tenth day of Navaratri, which usually falls in the month of Ashwin (September-October).

➢ It can also be observed on the day of Vijayadasami, marking the end of the Dussehra festival.

➢ The pooja can be conducted on any day according to the Vedic calendar or during significant personal or family events to celebrate success and victory.

Benefits Of Dussehra Pooja (Vijayadasami):

➢ Honoured to mark the triumph of good over evil.

➢ Invokes the blessings of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama for success and prosperity.

➢ Removes obstacles and negative influences from life.

➢Brings happiness, peace, and overall well-being.

➢ Provides divine guidance and support in personal and professional endeavors.

➢ Enhances spiritual growth and strengthens faith.