Dussehra 2022: Do These Rituals According to Your Zodiac

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. This festival signifies the victory of good over evil. It also marks the end of Navratri festival. According to Hindu belief, Lord Rama defeated King Ravana of Lanka. On this day, devotees burn the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath. This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on 5 October. In the eastern region of the country, devotees mark Vijay Dashami and seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Married women celebrate Sindoor Khela to end the festivities on a colorful note.

According to the belief, it is said that performing rituals on the occasion of Dussehra can bring good work. Here are the measures you should follow according to your zodiac sign:

Aries

People born under the sign of Aries should light a ghee lamp and recite Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach to boost their confidence.

Taurus

Reciting Ramcharit Manas (Akhand Ramayana) at home on the day of Dussehra can get rid of all the sufferings.

Gemini

Devotees can, as per belief, recite Aranya Kanda from the holy book of Ramayana. According to the belief, people can offer betel to Hanumanji and feed the cow.

Cancer people

On the day of Dussehra, the people of Cancer zodiac should recite Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach and offer yellow flowers to Hanumanji, so that they can flow in the water.

Leo

People of this zodiac will light a lamp and chant Hanuman Chalisa.

Virgo

Take some time out of your day and recite Sunderkand at home.

Libra

According to the belief, the devotees should chant the Baal Kand from the holy book of Ramayana. Devotees also offer Kheer to the Lord.

Scorpio

Devotees are advised to recite Hanuman Ashtak on the occasion of Dussehra and seek blessings from the deity for the well being and prosperity of the family.

Sagittarius

People born under the sign of Sagittarius can recite Ayodhya Kand and offer honey to the idol of Lord Hanuman.

Capricorn

Capricorns are advised to recite Kishkindha Kand on this auspicious day. People can also offer red lentils to Lord Hanuman and feed him to fish or goats.

Aquarius

Recite Uttar Kand on the day of Dussehra and pray to God. Make a cake of jaggery and offer it to Hanuman ji.

Pisces

People born in Pisces zodiac sign should recite Hanuman Bahuk.