Today is Durga Ashtami(8th Day of Navratri)
Dussehra/Bijaya Dashami Date and Tithis:
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The killing of the 10-headed Raavan is symbolically marked by the burning of the Ravan effigy in modern times on Dussehra. It denotes the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana(the King of Lanka). According to Hindu mythology, Ravana was defeated after a fierce battle with Lord Ram, marking the conclusive victory of good over evil.
In the northern parts of India, especially, the customary annual burning of the effigies of Ravana and his brother Kumbhakaran is observed following which they celebrate and wish each other prosperity.
As per www.drikpanchang.com, the Vijay Muhurat is between 01.57 pm to 02.42 pm on October 25 while the Bengali Vijaya Dashmi is on October 26 with the Aparahna Puja Time between 01.12 pm and 03.27 pm. 02.06 pm and 02.52 pm. Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja and Seema Avalanghan are some of the rituals which are performed on the day. These rituals are supposed to be done during the Aparahna time.
According to www.drikpanchang.com, the Dashami tithi begins at 07.41 am on October 25 and ends at 9.00 am on October 26.
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