Dussehra

Aparajita Puja (Vijayadashami)

Aparajita DeviJayaVijaya 25 minEasy
5 steps6 mantras~2 min of recitationFull puja ~25 min

When

Vijayadashami

Duration

25 min

Deity

Aparajita Devi, Jaya, Vijaya

Aparajita, 'the unconquered', is a form of the Goddess whom Rama is said to have worshipped before marching to Lanka. She is worshipped on Vijayadashami afternoon, with Jaya and Vijaya on either side, for victory in one's efforts and protection on journeys.