Dussehra (Vijayadashami) (दशहरा (विजयादशमी)) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of आश्विन. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
दशहरा (विजयादशमी)
Hindu month: आश्विन
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Dashami tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashvina. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Victory of Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura — triumph of good over evil
राम की रावण पर विजय और दुर्गा की महिषासुर पर विजय — बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत
Significance
Marks the end of Navratri. Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana after 10 days of battle. Also the day Goddess Durga slew Mahishasura. Symbolizes the victory of dharma over adharma.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Perform Shastra Puja (worship of weapons and tools). Burn Ravana effigies. Apply tilak of Aparajita (butterfly pea) flower. This is the most auspicious day to begin new ventures, journeys, and learning.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrated?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is celebrated on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 and on Saturday, 9 October 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) a fasting (vrat) day?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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