Dashami Dates 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2022 |
Begins: 31-Dec-2022 06:34 PM Saturday
Ends: 01-Jan-2023 07:13 PM Sunday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 3.6°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 16-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 16-Jan-2023 07:21 PM Monday
Ends: 17-Jan-2023 06:06 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 20.0°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 30-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 30-Jan-2023 10:13 AM Monday
Ends: 31-Jan-2023 11:55 AM Tuesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 3.8°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 15-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 15-Feb-2023 07:39 AM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Feb-2023 05:33 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 19.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 01-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 01-Mar-2023 04:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Mar-2023 06:41 AM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 3.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 16-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 16-Mar-2023 04:40 PM Thursday
Ends: 17-Mar-2023 02:07 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 19.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 30-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 30-Mar-2023 11:31 PM Thursday
Ends: 01-Apr-2023 02:00 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 3.6°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 14-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 14-Apr-2023 11:14 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Apr-2023 08:46 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 18.3°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 29-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 29-Apr-2023 06:23 PM Saturday
Ends: 30-Apr-2023 08:30 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 2.8°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 14-May-2023 |
Begins: 14-May-2023 04:43 AM Sunday
Ends: 15-May-2023 02:47 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 16.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 29-May-2023 |
Begins: 29-May-2023 11:50 AM Monday
Ends: 30-May-2023 01:09 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 1.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 12-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 12-Jun-2023 10:35 AM Monday
Ends: 13-Jun-2023 09:29 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Pisces 14.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 28-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 28-Jun-2023 03:06 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Jun-2023 03:20 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Virgo 29.8°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 11-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 11-Jul-2023 06:05 PM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Jul-2023 06:00 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aries 12.8°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 27-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 27-Jul-2023 03:49 PM Thursday
Ends: 28-Jul-2023 02:52 PM Friday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
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Libra 28.0°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 10-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 10-Aug-2023 04:12 AM Thursday
Ends: 11-Aug-2023 05:07 AM Friday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 10.9°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 26-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 26-Aug-2023 02:03 AM Saturday
Ends: 27-Aug-2023 12:09 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 26.2°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 08-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 08-Sep-2023 05:31 PM Friday
Ends: 09-Sep-2023 07:19 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 9.4°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 24-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 24-Sep-2023 10:24 AM Sunday
Ends: 25-Sep-2023 07:57 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 24.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 08-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 08-Oct-2023 10:13 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Oct-2023 12:37 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 8.4°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 23-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 23-Oct-2023 05:46 PM Monday
Ends: 24-Oct-2023 03:15 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 23.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 07-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 07-Nov-2023 05:51 AM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Nov-2023 08:24 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 8.1°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 22-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 22-Nov-2023 01:11 AM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Nov-2023 11:05 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 23.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 07-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 07-Dec-2023 03:05 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Dec-2023 05:07 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 8.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 21-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 21-Dec-2023 09:38 AM Thursday
Ends: 22-Dec-2023 08:18 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 22.8°
Revati (Pada 2)
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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.