Dashami Dates 2020
The most celebrated Dashami is Vijayadashami (Dussehra), falling on Ashvina Shukla Dashami, which marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and the conclusion of the nine-day Navratri festival. It is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, observed across India with processions, effigies, and celebrations of the triumph of good over evil.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 05-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2020 01:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 06-Jan-2020 03:08 AM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 7.8°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 19-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 19-Jan-2020 04:01 AM Sunday
Ends: 20-Jan-2020 02:51 AM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 22.1°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 03-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2020 09:20 PM Monday
Ends: 04-Feb-2020 09:51 PM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 8.1°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 17-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 17-Feb-2020 02:36 PM Monday
Ends: 18-Feb-2020 02:33 PM Tuesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 22.0°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 04-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 04-Mar-2020 02:01 PM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Mar-2020 01:20 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 8.1°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 18-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 18-Mar-2020 03:24 AM Wednesday
Ends: 19-Mar-2020 04:27 AM Thursday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 21.6°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 03-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 03-Apr-2020 02:44 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Apr-2020 12:59 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 7.4°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 16-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 16-Apr-2020 06:12 PM Thursday
Ends: 17-Apr-2020 08:04 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 20.8°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 02-May-2020 |
Begins: 02-May-2020 11:37 AM Saturday
Ends: 03-May-2020 09:10 AM Sunday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 6.1°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 16-May-2020 |
Begins: 16-May-2020 10:23 AM Saturday
Ends: 17-May-2020 12:43 PM Sunday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 19.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 31-May-2020 |
Begins: 31-May-2020 05:38 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Jun-2020 02:58 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 4.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 15-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 15-Jun-2020 03:20 AM Monday
Ends: 16-Jun-2020 05:41 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 18.1°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 29-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 29-Jun-2020 10:14 PM Monday
Ends: 30-Jun-2020 07:50 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 2.2°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 14-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 14-Jul-2020 08:25 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Jul-2020 10:20 PM Wednesday
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Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 16.5°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 29-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 29-Jul-2020 03:00 AM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Jul-2020 01:17 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 0.1°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 13-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 13-Aug-2020 12:59 PM Thursday
Ends: 14-Aug-2020 02:02 PM Friday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 14.8°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 27-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 27-Aug-2020 09:26 AM Thursday
Ends: 28-Aug-2020 08:39 AM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 28.2°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 12-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 12-Sep-2020 04:20 AM Saturday
Ends: 13-Sep-2020 04:14 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 13.5°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 25-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 25-Sep-2020 06:44 PM Friday
Ends: 26-Sep-2020 07:01 PM Saturday
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Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 26.8°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 11-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 11-Oct-2020 05:54 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Oct-2020 04:39 PM Monday
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Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 12.5°
Pushya (Pada 3)
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| 25-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 25-Oct-2020 07:43 AM Sunday
Ends: 26-Oct-2020 09:01 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 26.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 10-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 10-Nov-2020 05:28 AM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Nov-2020 03:23 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 11.9°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 24-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 24-Nov-2020 12:33 AM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Nov-2020 02:43 AM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 25.8°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 09-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 09-Dec-2020 03:18 PM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Dec-2020 12:52 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 11.6°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 23-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 23-Dec-2020 08:40 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Dec-2020 11:18 PM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 26.1°
Revati (Pada 3)
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Dashami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Dashami?
Dashami is the 10th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is best known as the tithi of Vijayadashami, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.
What is Vijayadashami?
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) falls on Ashvina Shukla Dashami and marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. It also marks the conclusion of Navratri, the nine-day worship of Goddess Durga. Giant effigies of Ravana are burnt across India on this day.
What is the significance of Dashami in Navratri?
Vijayadashami concludes the Navratri festival and is the day when the idol of Goddess Durga is ceremonially immersed in water (Durga Visarjan) in Bengal and other eastern states. It signifies the departure of the goddess after her annual visit to her parental home.
Why is Dashami considered auspicious for new beginnings?
Vijayadashami is considered one of the most auspicious days to begin new ventures, purchase vehicles or property, start education (Vidyarambham), and perform Shastra Puja — the worship of tools and weapons. The energy of victory associated with this day is believed to bless all new beginnings.