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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja vidhi 2027: samagri, steps and muhurat
Vijayadashami, the victory of Rama over Ravana; Shami and weapon puja at aparahna.
2027 date and puja muhurat
Saturday, 9 October 2027
- Aparahna puja
- 13:18 – 15:38
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
Samagri
- Shami leaves
- roli
- rice
- flowers
- sweets
- diya
- and books or tools for Ayudha puja
How to do Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja at home
- Worship Goddess Aparajita and the Shami tree.
- Clean and worship tools, books and vehicles.
- Exchange Shami leaves as 'gold' with elders and friends.
- Watch or perform Ravana dahan in the evening.
- Seek the blessings of elders.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) katha
Ravana carried Sita away to Lanka.
After a long battle Rama killed Ravana on the tenth day.
Vijayadashami marks the victory of dharma and of good over evil.
A simple home puja. Follow your family tradition and priest where they differ.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2027 puja muhurat in major cities
| City | Muhurat |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 13:18 – 15:38 |
| Mumbai | 13:36 – 15:58 |
| Ahmedabad | 13:37 – 15:58 |
| Kolkata | 12:34 – 14:55 |
| Chennai | 13:07 – 15:30 |
| Bengaluru | 13:18 – 15:41 |
| Hyderabad | 13:14 – 15:36 |
| Pune | 13:32 – 15:54 |
| Jaipur | 13:24 – 15:44 |
| Lucknow | 13:03 – 15:24 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
What is the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja muhurat in 2027?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falls on Saturday, 9 October 2027. In New Delhi the best puja time is 13:18 – 15:38. Open the puja guide for your own city.
What samagri is needed for Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja?
Shami leaves, roli, rice, flowers, sweets, diya, and books or tools for Ayudha puja.
How to do Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja at home?
Worship Goddess Aparajita and the Shami tree. Clean and worship tools, books and vehicles. Exchange Shami leaves as 'gold' with elders and friends. Watch or perform Ravana dahan in the evening. Seek the blessings of elders.