Dashami Dates 2024
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-2024 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2024 11:47 PM Friday
Ends: 07-Jan-2024 12:42 AM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Libra 8.7°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 19-Jan-2024 |
Begins: 19-Jan-2024 07:53 PM Friday
Ends: 20-Jan-2024 07:28 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 22.8°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 04-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 04-Feb-2024 05:50 PM Sunday
Ends: 05-Feb-2024 05:25 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 9.0°
Anuradha (Pada 2)
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| 18-Feb-2024 |
Begins: 18-Feb-2024 08:16 AM Sunday
Ends: 19-Feb-2024 08:51 AM Monday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 22.7°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 05-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2024 08:04 AM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Mar-2024 06:31 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 8.8°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 18-Mar-2024 |
Begins: 18-Mar-2024 10:50 PM Monday
Ends: 20-Mar-2024 12:23 AM Wednesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 22.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 03-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 03-Apr-2024 06:30 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Apr-2024 04:14 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 8.0°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 17-Apr-2024 |
Begins: 17-Apr-2024 03:15 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-Apr-2024 05:33 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 21.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 03-May-2024 |
Begins: 03-May-2024 01:53 AM Friday
Ends: 03-May-2024 11:24 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.7°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 17-May-2024 |
Begins: 17-May-2024 08:50 AM Friday
Ends: 18-May-2024 11:24 AM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 20.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 01-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 01-Jun-2024 07:25 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Jun-2024 05:05 AM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Pisces 4.9°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 16-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 16-Jun-2024 02:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 17-Jun-2024 04:45 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 19.0°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 30-Jun-2024 |
Begins: 30-Jun-2024 12:20 PM Sunday
Ends: 01-Jul-2024 10:26 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 2.8°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 15-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 15-Jul-2024 07:20 PM Monday
Ends: 16-Jul-2024 08:35 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 17.3°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 29-Jul-2024 |
Begins: 29-Jul-2024 05:56 PM Monday
Ends: 30-Jul-2024 04:45 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 0.7°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 14-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2024 10:25 AM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Aug-2024 10:28 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 15.7°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 28-Aug-2024 |
Begins: 28-Aug-2024 01:34 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Aug-2024 01:20 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 28.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 12-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 12-Sep-2024 11:34 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Sep-2024 10:31 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 14.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 26-Sep-2024 |
Begins: 26-Sep-2024 12:26 PM Thursday
Ends: 27-Sep-2024 01:21 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 27.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 12-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2024 10:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 13-Oct-2024 09:10 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 13.2°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 26-Oct-2024 |
Begins: 26-Oct-2024 03:23 AM Saturday
Ends: 27-Oct-2024 05:24 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 26.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 10-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 10-Nov-2024 09:02 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-Nov-2024 06:48 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 12.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 24-Nov-2024 |
Begins: 24-Nov-2024 10:20 PM Sunday
Ends: 26-Nov-2024 01:02 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 26.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 10-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2024 06:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 11-Dec-2024 03:44 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 12.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 24-Dec-2024 |
Begins: 24-Dec-2024 07:53 PM Tuesday
Ends: 25-Dec-2024 10:30 PM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 27.0°
Chitra (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.