Dussehra
festivalsAlso known as: Vijayadashami, VijayaDashami
Quick Overview
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Tithi
- Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 09:03 AM, Oct 09 to 11:41 AM, Oct 10
- Lunar month
- Ashwin · Shukla Paksha
Dussehra
Saturday, October 9, 2027
Lunar Month: Ashwin
Dussehra at a Glance
Dussehra is fixed by the lunar calendar to Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the 10th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Ashwin.
- Tithi rule
- Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Purnimanta)Shukla DashamiAshwin month
- Tithi swami and group
- Yama · Purna Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Dussehra · Oct 9, 2027
About Dussehra
Dussehra marks the phenomenal triumph of good over evil. It signifies two massive victories: Lord Rama defeating Ravana, and Goddess Durga annihilating Mahishasura.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Celebrations range from the immersion of Durga idols to the burning of Ravana effigies.
- In Bengal, married women perform 'Sindoor Khela' before immersing the Durga idol in the river (Visarjan).
- In North India, Ramlila concludes with the burning of towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghanada at sunset.
Dussehra: Frequently Asked Questions
Ashwin Shukla Dashami; its swami is Yama, a Purna Tithi.
Shukla Dashami: 09:03 AM, Sat, Oct 9, 2027 to 11:41 AM, Sun, Oct 10, 2027 (IST).
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Ashwin
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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