Dashami Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 06-Jan-2028 08:36 PM Thursday
Ends: 07-Jan-2028 08:31 PM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aries 9.5°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 20-Jan-2028 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2028 12:04 PM Thursday
Ends: 21-Jan-2028 12:17 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 23.4°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 05-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 05-Feb-2028 12:27 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Feb-2028 11:19 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 9.7°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 19-Feb-2028 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2028 02:25 AM Saturday
Ends: 20-Feb-2028 03:49 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 23.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 06-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 06-Mar-2028 12:56 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Mar-2028 11:02 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 9.5°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 19-Mar-2028 |
Begins: 19-Mar-2028 07:18 PM Sunday
Ends: 20-Mar-2028 09:37 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 23.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 04-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2028 10:08 AM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Apr-2028 07:46 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 8.7°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 18-Apr-2028 |
Begins: 18-Apr-2028 01:38 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Apr-2028 04:15 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 22.5°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 03-May-2028 |
Begins: 03-May-2028 04:42 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-May-2028 02:13 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Leo 7.3°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 18-May-2028 |
Begins: 18-May-2028 07:56 AM Thursday
Ends: 19-May-2028 10:11 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 21.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 01-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 01-Jun-2028 09:46 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Jun-2028 07:33 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Virgo 5.4°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 17-Jun-2028 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2028 01:02 AM Saturday
Ends: 18-Jun-2028 02:28 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 19.9°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 01-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2028 02:47 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Jul-2028 01:15 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 3.3°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 16-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2028 04:21 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Jul-2028 04:46 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aries 18.2°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 30-Jul-2028 |
Begins: 30-Jul-2028 09:21 AM Sunday
Ends: 31-Jul-2028 08:50 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 1.2°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 15-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 15-Aug-2028 05:48 AM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Aug-2028 05:12 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Taurus 16.4°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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| 28-Aug-2028 |
Begins: 28-Aug-2028 06:51 PM Monday
Ends: 29-Aug-2028 07:32 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Scorpio 29.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
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| 13-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2028 05:26 PM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Sep-2028 03:56 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Gemini 14.9°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 27-Sep-2028 |
Begins: 27-Sep-2028 08:10 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Sep-2028 09:57 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 28.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 13-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 13-Oct-2028 03:24 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Oct-2028 01:13 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Cancer 13.8°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 27-Oct-2028 |
Begins: 27-Oct-2028 01:21 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Oct-2028 03:48 AM Saturday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Capricorn 27.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 11-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2028 12:00 PM Saturday
Ends: 12-Nov-2028 09:31 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Leo 13.1°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 25-Nov-2028 |
Begins: 25-Nov-2028 09:29 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Nov-2028 12:00 AM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 27.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 10-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2028 07:53 PM Sunday
Ends: 11-Dec-2028 05:34 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Virgo 12.8°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 25-Dec-2028 |
Begins: 25-Dec-2028 06:55 PM Monday
Ends: 26-Dec-2028 08:57 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Pisces 28.0°
Revati (Pada 4)
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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.