Sun Oct 13 06:30:31 UTC 2024: ## Dussehra 2024: Ravan Dahan Time Today

**New Delhi:** Today is Dussehra, a festival celebrated as the victory of good over evil. Every year on Dussehra, effigies of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, are burned. This symbolizes the destruction of evil.

According to astrological calculations, the auspicious time for burning the effigy of Ravana today is **between 5:53 PM and 7:27 PM**. This period coincides with the ‘Pradosh Kaal’ (twilight time), considered auspicious for the ritual. Burning Ravana during this time is believed to bring good fortune.

**Vijayadashami Muhurat:**

Vijayadashami began today at 10:58 AM and will end tomorrow, October 13th, at 9:08 AM.

**Ravan Dahan Rituals:**

It is considered auspicious to bring home the burnt wood from the Ravan Dahan. This is believed to ward off negative energies and bring good luck.

**Dussehra 2024 Remedies:**

– Perform ‘Astra Puja’ (worship of weapons) on Vijayadashami. Clean and worship your weapons at home.
– Chant the name of Lord Ram 108 times on Vijayadashami.
– Dip a white thread in saffron and chant ‘Om Namo Narayan’ 108 times.
– Light a lamp with sesame oil in front of Bajrangbali, facing the south direction.
– Recite the Sundarkand on Vijayadashami.

(Disclaimer: All information provided here is based on general beliefs and knowledge. Zee Bharat does not endorse any specific claims.)

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