Festival guide
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana.
At a glance
How is Dussehra / Vijayadashami dated?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Vijayadashami, Dasara.
Yearly reference
Dussehra / Vijayadashami dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, with Vijayadashami determined by the afternoon/aparahna presence of Dashami. This is why it can differ from a simple sunrise tithi lookup.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDussehra / Vijayadashami tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ShravanaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Dussehra / Vijayadashami dated?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Dussehra / Vijayadashami?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Dussehra / Vijayadashami. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.