Vijayadashami 2024: When Do Bengalis' Celebrate? Check Dussehra Date, Pooja Timings, Quotes, Wishes

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated by most Hindus globally on Saturday, October 12, while Bengalis will observe it a day later on Sunday, October 13.

According to the Drik Panchang, this year's Vijayadashami Muhurat falls on October 12. In West Bengal, however, the celebration traditionally takes place a day after it is observed in other parts of India.

This difference stems from how each region determines the auspicious time (Muhurata) for the festival. In most Indian states, Vijayadashami is marked based on an afternoon Muhurat when the Dashami Tithi aligns favourably with the Nakshatra, as recommended by ancient texts, including the Puranas. West Bengal, however, often prioritizes the Dashami Tithi itself over the Muhurat, which can lead to a different celebration day.

Vijayadashami commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. In Nepal, Vijayadashami is observed as Dashain.

Puja Timings (Source: Drikpanchanga)

Vijayadashami Muhurat: Saturday, October 12, from 2:03 PM to 2:49 PM (46 minutes).
Bengal Vijayadashami: Sunday, October 13, with Aparahna Puja from 1:17 PM to 3:35 PM (2 hours and 19 minutes).
Tithi Details: Dashami Tithi begins at 10:58 AM on October 12 and ends at 9:08 AM on October 13.
Nakshatra Timing: Shravana Nakshatra begins at 5:25 AM on October 12 and concludes at 4:27 AM on October 13.

Quotes and Wishes to share with your friends and well-wishers

• May good always prevail over evil and may the truth always be victorious. I hope you are bestowed with boundless wisdom.
• May the good within you always prevail and the devil within you be permanently vanquished.
• I hope that this Dussehra inspires in you wishes for a happy new year filled with joy and surprises. Joyous Dussehra!
• On this Dussehra, may the joy of this celebration envelop you and your loved ones!
• Become joyful and happy by overcoming all of your negative emotions. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and prosperous Dussehra!
• May goodness and truth always triumph in your life.
• May Lord Rama's blessings bring you prosperity and success.
• May this Dussehra cleanse your life of negativity and bring happiness.
• May the light of Dussehra shine upon you and your loved ones, bringing joy.
• Burn away your ego and vices with the effigy of Ravana this Dussehra!
• May this Dussehra mark the beginning of a new, prosperous journey for you.
• May all your troubles and obstacles be vanquished this Dussehra. Wishing you happiness and peace.
• Just as Lord Rama vanquished evil, may you find the strength to conquer negativity within yourself. A joyful and blessed Dussehra to you!
• Dussehra serves as a reminder that good always prevails over evil. Let's embrace that truth.
• May your Dussehra celebration be as bright and joyous as the fireworks that light up the sky.
• May Dussehra bring happiness and positivity into your life this year.
• This year, prioritize the triumph of good over evil.
• May you and your loved ones be blessed with happiness and success this Dussehra.
• I wish you a Dussehra filled with joy and all your favorite things.
• May this Dussehra be a time of celebration and significance for you.
• Remember, Dussehra signifies the victory of virtue despite evil's best efforts.
• May the fireworks of this Dussehra fill your life with brightness.