Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
Sat, 9 October 2027
Happy Dussehra! May good always triumph over evil in your life.
Significance
Ashvin Shukla Dashami celebrates Shri Rama's victory over Ravana and the Devi's victory over Mahishasura. It is an auspicious day to begin learning and new work.
Traditional rituals
- Shami/Aparajita puja and Shastra puja
- Ravana Dahan in North India
- Vidyarambham for children in the South
Do's
- Perform Aparajita and Shami puja in Aparahna. Scriptural tradition
- Exchange Shami/apta leaves as 'gold' (Maharashtra). Regional / family custom
- Reflect on one habit you wish to overcome. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Avoid crowded, unsafe effigy-burning sites with children; mind fire safety. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Dussehra comes mid-Sharad, the classical time for seasonal cleanse; ghee-based cooling foods and early dinners help pacify Pitta.
Mantraॐ अपराजितायै नमः
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.