Dussehra & Vijayadashami Mantras — Victory of Good over Evil
Dussehra (दशहरा), or Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil — the day Goddess Durga slew the demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama defeated Ravana. Celebrated on the tenth day after Navratri, it is the most auspicious day for new beginnings, weapons (Shastra Puja) and victory. Here are the mantras for Vijayadashami.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram — The Victory Hymn
The thundering hymn "Ayi Giri Nandini" describing Durga's battle and victory over Mahishasura — the very event Dussehra celebrates.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते
Durga Chalisa & Durga Aarti
Complete the Navratri worship on Vijayadashami with the Durga Chalisa and the Durga Aarti (Jai Ambe Gauri), thanking the Mother for her victory.
Durga Kavach — Armour of the Goddess
Recite the Durga Kavach on Vijayadashami for the Mother's protection as you begin new ventures on this most auspicious day.
Siddha Kunjika Stotram
The key to the Durga Saptashati, recited on the victorious tenth day to seal the blessings of all nine nights of Navratri.
Ram Chalisa — Rama's Victory over Ravana
Dussehra is also the day Rama killed Ravana. Recite the Ram Chalisa and watch the Ravana effigy burn — the triumph of dharma over adharma.