Dussehra (Vijayadashami) · Vijayadashami, Dasara
Victory of good: Rama over Ravana, Durga over Mahishasura.
In 348 days Ashwin Shukla DashamiTimes for New Delhi (IST)
Date, muhurat and timings
Rule: Ashwin Shukla Dashami, in the afternoon
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) timings, Saturday, 9 October 2027, New Delhi
| Dashami tithi begins | 9:03 am |
|---|---|
| Dashami tithi ends | 11:41 am (10 Oct) |
| Vijay muhurat | 2:05 pm – 2:51 pm |
| Aparahna (afternoon) muhurat | 1:18 pm – 3:38 pm |
| Sunrise | 6:18 am |
| Sunset | 5:58 pm |
The time after that: Wednesday, 27 September 2028
All times are for New Delhi, computed from the sidereal (Lahiri) panchang. They update themselves daily and roll over to the next date once the festival has passed. Today’s panchang for New Delhi
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil: Rama’s victory over Ravana and Durga’s over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt, tools and books are worshipped, and new ventures begin. Here is this year’s date and the Vijay muhurat for your city.
Meaning and story of Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
After nine nights of Navratri, the tenth day is the day of victory (vijaya). In the north, Ramlila ends with Ravan dahan; in Bengal it is Bijoya, the farewell to Durga; in Karnataka the Mysuru Dasara procession is famous.
It is considered one of the most auspicious days to begin anything: learning, business or travel. Exchanging Shami or apta leaves as “gold” is a sweet custom in Maharashtra.
Puja vidhi, step by step
- Worship tools, vehicles, instruments and books (shastra or ayudha puja).
- In the aparahna, perform Aparajita puja and Shami puja.
- Begin a new venture in the Vijay muhurat if you can.
- Attend Ravan dahan in the evening, safely.
- Exchange Shami or apta leaves and sweets with friends.
What you will need
- Shami or apta leaves
- Flowers and roli
- Tools, books, vehicles to worship
- Sweets
- Diya
Do
- Start one good habit today.
- Clean and thank your tools and devices.
- Attend Ravan dahan from a safe distance.
- Reflect on one personal “Ravana” to let go of.
Avoid
- Don’t stand too close to burning effigies.
- Avoid crackers near crowds and animals.
- Avoid harsh words and quarrels.
- Don’t litter at Ramlila grounds.
A small note for each rashi this Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Gentle, general suggestions for your Moon sign, not predictions. Every sign is welcome at every festival.
- Mesha Aries
Your gift: initiative, comfortable going first. Channel your courage into protecting and encouraging others today.
- Vrishabha Taurus
Your gift: patience and staying power. Courage for you looks like patience: keep going with the task you had paused.
- Mithuna Gemini
Your gift: fast learning and adaptability. Speak up kindly about something that matters to you.
- Karka Cancer
Your gift: empathy and emotional intelligence. Be gentle with yourself; quiet inner strength is still strength.
- Simha Leo
Your gift: natural authority and presence. Channel your courage into protecting and encouraging others today.
- Kanya Virgo
Your gift: analytical precision. Courage for you looks like patience: keep going with the task you had paused.
- Tula Libra
Your gift: diplomacy and tact. Speak up kindly about something that matters to you.
- Vrishchika Scorpio
Your gift: depth and focus. Be gentle with yourself; quiet inner strength is still strength.
- Dhanu Sagittarius
Your gift: optimism and faith. Channel your courage into protecting and encouraging others today.
- Makara Capricorn
Your gift: discipline and patience. Courage for you looks like patience: keep going with the task you had paused.
- Kumbha Aquarius
Your gift: original, independent thinking. Speak up kindly about something that matters to you.
- Meena Pisces
Your gift: compassion and kindness. Be gentle with yourself; quiet inner strength is still strength.
Questions about Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
The next Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Saturday, 9 October 2027: Ashwin Shukla Dashami, in the afternoon. For New Delhi, vijay muhurat: 2:05 pm – 2:51 pm. Times change by city; choose yours above.
What is the Vijay muhurat?
The eleventh of the fifteen muhurtas of the day, considered victorious for beginnings. The window above is for your city.
What is Shami puja?
Worship of the Shami tree, in which the Pandavas hid their weapons during exile. Its leaves are exchanged as “gold”.
Is Dussehra always the day after Navratri ends?
It falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami in the afternoon, which is usually the day after Navami.
What is Bijoya Dashami?
In Bengal, the day Goddess Durga’s idols are immersed and people greet each other with sweets.
How are these dates worked out?
Every festival is fixed by a rule: the lunar month, the paksha, the tithi, and the part of the day (such as pradosh, madhyahna or nishita) in which that tithi must fall. Our engine finds the next time that happens from the sidereal (Lahiri) Sun and Moon and computes the muhurat from your city’s sunrise and sunset. Dates are checked against Drik Panchang. Where traditions differ, such as Smarta and Vaishnava reckoning, we say so above; your family custom or local priest always comes first.
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