Today the festival of Dussehra is being celebrated all over the country. In Hindu religion, the festival of Vijayadashami is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil and religion over unrighteousness. According to religious beliefs, on this day Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana. At the same time, Mother Durga had achieved victory by killing Mahishasura.
Dussehra is also considered to be Abujha Muhurta, hence many auspicious works are started on this day. Let us know about the 10 major traditions related to Vijayadashami.
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1. Importance of Ravana Dahan
Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt on Dussehra. This tradition gives the message of end of evil and victory of good.
2. Worship of Shami tree
It is believed that the Pandavas had hidden their weapons in the Shami tree during their exile. For this reason there is a tradition of worshiping Shami on Dussehra.
3. Distributing Shami leaves
Shami leaves are presented to each other on Vijayadashami. They are considered a symbol of gold and wishes for happiness, prosperity and well-being are given.
4. Weapon worship
On this day, weapons, vehicles, tools and business accounts are worshipped. This tradition is a symbol of strength, security and respect for karma.
5. Inexplicable time
According to religious beliefs, Vijayadashami is a self-evident auspicious time. On this day, people give priority to starting a new business, buying a vehicle and doing other auspicious works.
6. Tradition of eating paan
There is a tradition of eating and feeding paan after Ravana Dahan. It is considered a symbol to express the joy of victory, love and respect.
7. Darshan of Neelkanth bird
The sight of Neelkanth bird on Dussehra is considered auspicious. There is a religious belief that Neelkanth is associated with Lord Shiva and its darshan is done with the wish of happiness and prosperity.
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8. Tradition of giving Dussehri
On this day, elders bless children by giving them money, sweets or clothes. In many areas it is called Dussehri. This tradition shows affection and family belongingness.
9. Annaprashan and Vidyarambha
It is considered auspicious to feed the baby and start the education of children on Vijayadashami. In Annaprashan, food is fed for the first time, while Vidyarambh marks the beginning of education.
10. Importance of good shopping
Buying gold and silver jewellery, vehicles, land and houses on Dussehra is considered auspicious. Many people buy new things and start new work on this day.