Dashami Tithi: Meaning & Significance
🏹 · Tithi 10 (Shukla) & 25 (Krishna)
Purna (Full)
Auspicious, victorious
Triumphant | Purna | Victorious
Dashami is the tenth Tithi of each lunar fortnight, part of the Purna ("full") group. It is strongly associated with victory, most notably through Vijayadashami (Dussehra), which falls on Shukla Dashami.
Occurs At
10 (Shukla) & 25 (Krishna)
Classical Group
Purna (Full)
Ruling Deity
Yama / Dharma
Nature
Auspicious, victorious
Significance of Dashami
Dashami carries a triumphant, favourable energy, well suited to new ventures and travel, and celebrated widely for marking the victory of good over evil.
Triumphant
Auspicious
Favourable
Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami (Dussehra), marking Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and the culmination of Durga Puja, falls on Shukla Dashami.
Activities Suited to Dashami
Dashami favours new ventures, travel, and activities benefiting from a favourable, victorious start.
Favourable For
- New ventures
- Travel
- Vijayadashami-related activities (shukla dashami)
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Ruling Deity
Yama / Dharma
Classical Group
Purna (Full)
The Deity of Dashami — Yama / Dharma
Dashami is associated with Yama and Dharma — themes of justice and righteous victory that align closely with Vijayadashami's own celebration of good triumphing over evil.
Dashami in the Panchanga
Dashami belongs to the Purna (full) group of Tithis, recurring at Tithis 5 and 10. Purna Tithis are classically read as complete and favourable, making Dashami one of the more auspicious days for beginning new undertakings.
People Also Ask
What does Dashami mean?
Dashami is the tenth Tithi of each lunar fortnight, part of the auspicious Purna group.
What is Vijayadashami?
Vijayadashami (Dussehra), celebrating the victory of good over evil, falls on Shukla Dashami in the month of Ashwin.
Is Dashami good for new ventures?
Yes, Dashami is generally considered favourable and auspicious for new beginnings.
Which Tithi group does Dashami belong to?
Dashami belongs to the Purna (full) group, along with Panchami.
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