Dussehra on October 20: What to donate on Vijayadashami, by zodiac sign

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, will be celebrated this year on October 20. According to religious belief, performing auspicious tasks, giving alms and offering prayers on Vijayadashami is considered auspicious. In Hinduism, Dussehra is described as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. The festival is observed every year on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashwin.

According to religious belief, it was on this day that Lord Ram killed Ravana and ended unrighteousness. Goddess Durga, too, killed Mahishasura and protected righteousness. For this reason, Dussehra is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are also burnt on the day.

Along with worship and rituals, donating on this day is also considered auspicious. It is believed that donating essential items to those in need brings blessings. Here is what to donate, according to zodiac sign.

For Aries, an auspicious day is about to begin. The day is considered propitious for worshipping Lord Ram and Hanuman. People of this sign should donate besan laddoos. Taurus natives should worship Goddess Lakshmi, offer a lotus flower in the puja and feed a poor person.

Gemini natives should worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati and offer white sweets. They should plant a shami sapling and worship it, and donate fruit to a poor person. Cancer natives should worship Lord Ram on Dussehra and offer sweets made of milk.

Leo natives should worship Surya Dev, offer flowers to Ram and donate grain to the needy. This brings positivity into life. Virgo natives should worship Lord Ganapati. Planting a shami sapling on this day is considered auspicious.

Libra natives should worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day, offer white sweets and invite seven girls for a meal. Scorpio natives should worship Ram and offer red sweets. Sagittarius natives should worship Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and offer yellow flowers.

For Capricorn, donating clothes, grain and money is considered auspicious. Aquarius natives can donate blue clothes and shoes to the needy. Pisces natives should cook khichdi on Dussehra and feed it to those in need.

While donating, keep in mind your means and the needs of the recipients. Give more weight to service than to show. Giving grain, clothes or other essentials to the needy is also an act of merit.

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