- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:28 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Durga Visarjan 2025 on Bijoya Dashami, also known as Vijayadashami 2025, marks the end of the grand Durga Puja festivities and symbolises Goddess Durga’s return to her heavenly abode after blessing her devotees with strength, prosperity and protection. On this day, idols of the goddess are carried to rivers or seas and immersed with prayers and deep emotions, as devotees bid her a heartfelt farewell and express gratitude for her divine presence. In Bengal and parts of Eastern India, married women celebrate Sindoor Khela 2025, smearing vermillion on each other and praying for happiness, prosperity and the long lives of their husbands.This year, Durga Visarjan and Sindoor Khela is being observed on 2nd October 2025.
Check out all the significant details about the date, time, significance and rituals of Durga Visarjan and Sindoor Khela on Bijoya Dashami below:
Durga Visarjan Bijoya Dashami 2025: Sindoor Khela Date And Time
This year, Durga Visarjan and Sindoor Khela on Bijoya Dashami will be observed on 2nd October 2025. Dashami tithi begins at 07:01 PM on 1st October 2025 and ends at 07:10 PM on 2nd October 2025.
Durga Visarjan Bijoya Dashami 2025: Sindoor Khela Significance
Durga Visarjan on Bijoya Dashami carries deep cultural and spiritual importance as it marks the farewell of Goddess Durga to her heavenly abode after protecting the world from evil. The immersion of her idol represents the cycle of creation and dissolution and reminds devotees of life’s impermanence and the strength of righteousness. In Bengal and Eastern India, married women celebrate Sindoor Khela by smearing vermillion on one another while praying for long, prosperous and joyful married lives. The day brings families and communities together in devotion and gratitude, while celebrating the eternal triumph of good over evil.
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Sindoor Khela is a Bengali tradition where married women apply vermilion powder to each other's faces, symbolising marital bliss and celebration. (Image Source: Canva)
Durga Visarjan Bijoya Dashami 2025: Sindoor Khela Rituals
On Bijoya Dashami, Bengali households and communities prepare for the final farewell of Goddess Durga after five days of grand celebrations. Early in the morning, devotees gather at pandals adorned with flowers and lights, offering prayers and chanting hymns. The goddess’s idol is ceremoniously bathed and decorated with fresh garlands, symbolising respect and gratitude. Devotees offer sweets, fruits, and traditional dishes as a token of reverence.
The central ritual of Bijoya Dashami is the Visarjan, where devotees immerse the idol of Goddess Durga into rivers, ponds, or the sea. Processions move through the streets with drums, conch shells, and chanting, creating an atmosphere of devotion and celebration. Devotees carry the idol with immense reverence, singing traditional songs and performing aarti before the immersion.
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In Bengal, married women celebrate Sindoor Khela, marking a unique tradition of joy and blessing. Women apply sindoor, or vermillion, to the goddess and to each other, wishing for long, happy, and prosperous married lives. Elders bless the younger women, and families exchange sweets and gifts, fostering a sense of unity and happiness. The ritual also symbolises female empowerment, love, and respect within communities. Through Sindoor Khela, women express their devotion, gratitude, and aspirations for well-being. The day concludes with heartfelt prayers, laughter, and togetherness, leaving memories of spiritual fulfilment and shared celebration.
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