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Tithi 10 & 25 · Purna tithi

Dashami दशमी

Dashami is a Purna tithi ruled by Yama, the lord of dharma. It is strongly auspicious for victory, travel and righteous action.

Meaning: Tenth. Ruling deity: Yama.

Next Dashami dates

  • Shukla Paksha Dashami: Thu, 19 Nov, 2026, 07:07 AM → Fri, 20 Nov, 2026, 07:16 AM
  • Krishna Paksha Dashami: Wed, 2 Dec, 2026, 10:52 PM → Thu, 3 Dec, 2026, 11:04 PM
  • Shukla Paksha Dashami: Fri, 18 Dec, 2026, 11:15 PM → Sat, 19 Dec, 2026, 10:10 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Dashami: Fri, 1 Jan, 2027, 01:10 PM → Sat, 2 Jan, 2027, 02:25 PM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Dashami

Ashwin Shukla Dashami is Vijayadashami (Dussehra), celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's victory over Mahishasura.

Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami is Ganga Dussehra, the descent of the Ganga to earth.

Dashami is also the day of preparation before Ekadashi: many devotees eat a single sattvic meal before sunset.

Good for

  • Beginning journeys and campaigns
  • Weapon and tool worship (Ayudha Puja)
  • Initiations and education
  • Government work

Traditionally avoided

  • Heavy or tamasic food on the eve of Ekadashi

Festivals on Dashami

  • Vijayadashami / Dussehra
  • Ganga Dussehra

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