Happy Dussehra 2023: Wishes, Quotes and Images to Share with Your Loved Ones
People all over India celebrate the auspicious festival of Dussehra🪔. It is also known as Vijayadashami and has a great cultural and religious significance in the sub-continent. The festival is called with a variety of names all across the country. However, everywhere the true meaning remains the same and signifies the victory of Dharma over Adharma. Today, the festival has a global audience and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
We've covered some of the best Dussehra wishes you can send to your friends & family. These wishes could very well be the best Dussehra gift for your loved ones. These good wishes will help you to express your love, send blessings, and share your sincere regards on this wonderful occasion. What better way to spread positivity, right? 😃
We've specially crafted these wishes that capture the spirit of this celebration. There is something for everyone, whether it be emotional greetings that convey your love and best wishes or uplifting quotes that highlight the power of good.
Dussehra is a time for growth, thanksgiving, and reflection. It is a chance to improve ties, reconcile disputes, and ask for blessings for a prosperous future. We hope you find the perfect phrases from our collection and express your feelings wholeheartedly.
Celebrate this beautiful festival with your loved ones with the most sincere Dussehra greetings. We hope everyone has a happy, prosperous, and peaceful holiday.
What is the tradition of Dussehra?
Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the occasion of Lord Rama's victory🏹 over the demon king, Ravana. The name Dussehra is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Dasha' (ten) and 'Hara (defeat). The festival syombolizes the victory of good over evil. Dussehra marks the end of the nine-day Navratri festival and the tenth day of Durga Puja festival. It is seen by many as the start of preparations for Diwali, which takes place twenty days after Dussehra.
The celebrations include Ram Lila, a theatrical performance by various artists depicting the story or his life. Later at night, Ravana's effigies, often along with those of Meghnada (Ravana's son) and Kumbhkarana (Ravana's brother), are packed with firecrackers and set ablaze in open fields.
How is Dussehra celebrated at home?
During Dussehra, you take time off from your work to spend it with family, friends, and neighbors to come together in celebration. You don't have to attend a grand public gathering if you don't want to. With a bit of creativity and planning, you can celebrate this auspicious festival right at home.
Decorate your home with flowers, lights, and traditional Indian motifs to set the festive mood. Marigold flowers are usually used for the decorations. Make vibrant 'rangoli' designs at the entrance of your house. Be creative and use bright, colorful powders to make your designs pop.
Start your day early with a Durga or Saraswati Puja🙏. This is generally done at a small altar or prayer room in the home where idols or pictures of gods are kept. You can recite traditional mantras, light incense, and pray for the well-being of you and your loved ones.
Although you're celebrating at home, that doesn't mean you have to do so alone. Invite family members or close friends virtually via video calls. Share stories, sing devotional songs, or even perform a little skit to narrate the tale of Lord Ram and Ravana, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
No Indian festival is complete without mouthwatering dishes. On Dussehra, it's a tradition to prepare and share a variety of sweet treats. You can make 'jalebi', 'rava kesari', or 'besan ladoo' at home. Savor these delightful dishes with your family, and don't forget to share with neighbors maintaining social distancing norms.
Involve your kids in this celebration by engaging them in craft activities. Making bows, arrows, and effigies could give them a sense of the festival's essence and the significance of Lord Ram's victory over Ravana. You might as well send them Dussehra gifts as children would very much love them.
Use this auspicious day to reflect on your own struggles with evil, whether literal or metaphorical, and how you've worked to overcome them. It's a good opportunity to teach children about the values of truth, bravery, and righteousness.
When is Dussehra in 2023?
This year, Dussehra will be observed on Tuesday, 2nd October, 2025. Yes, on the same day when Durja Puja ends. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the 10th day of the month of Ashvina.