Dashami Dates 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 12-Jan-2026 12:43 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Jan-2026 03:18 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Libra 15.8°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 27-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 27-Jan-2026 07:06 PM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Jan-2026 04:37 PM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Taurus 1.4°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 11-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 11-Feb-2026 09:59 AM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Feb-2026 12:23 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 16.2°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 26-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 26-Feb-2026 02:42 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-Feb-2026 12:34 AM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Gemini 1.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 13-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2026 06:30 AM Friday
Ends: 14-Mar-2026 08:11 AM Saturday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 16.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 27-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 27-Mar-2026 10:08 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Mar-2026 08:47 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Cancer 0.3°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 12-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 12-Apr-2026 12:38 AM Sunday
Ends: 13-Apr-2026 01:17 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Capricorn 15.7°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 25-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 25-Apr-2026 06:29 PM Saturday
Ends: 26-Apr-2026 06:08 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Cancer 29.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 11-May-2026 |
Begins: 11-May-2026 03:25 PM Monday
Ends: 12-May-2026 02:53 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 14.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 25-May-2026 |
Begins: 25-May-2026 04:32 AM Monday
Ends: 26-May-2026 05:12 AM Tuesday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Leo 27.5°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 10-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 10-Jun-2026 02:35 AM Wednesday
Ends: 11-Jun-2026 12:58 AM Thursday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 12.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 23-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 23-Jun-2026 04:41 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Jun-2026 06:13 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Virgo 25.8°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 09-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 09-Jul-2026 10:38 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Jul-2026 08:17 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aries 10.8°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 23-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 23-Jul-2026 07:04 AM Thursday
Ends: 24-Jul-2026 09:14 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Libra 24.0°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 07-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2026 04:37 PM Friday
Ends: 08-Aug-2026 02:00 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Taurus 8.7°
Krittika (Pada 4)
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| 21-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 21-Aug-2026 11:37 PM Friday
Ends: 23-Aug-2026 02:01 AM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Scorpio 22.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 05-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 05-Sep-2026 09:54 PM Saturday
Ends: 06-Sep-2026 07:30 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Gemini 6.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 20-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2026 05:53 PM Sunday
Ends: 21-Sep-2026 08:02 PM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 21.3°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 05-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2026 03:54 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Oct-2026 02:08 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Cancer 5.5°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 20-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2026 12:51 PM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Oct-2026 02:13 PM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.7°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 03-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 03-Nov-2026 11:55 AM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Nov-2026 11:04 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Leo 4.6°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 19-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 19-Nov-2026 07:07 AM Thursday
Ends: 20-Nov-2026 07:17 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aquarius 20.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 02-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 02-Dec-2026 10:52 PM Wednesday
Ends: 03-Dec-2026 11:04 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Virgo 4.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 18-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 18-Dec-2026 11:15 PM Friday
Ends: 19-Dec-2026 10:10 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Pisces 20.6°
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.