when is dashera

Dashera, also known as Dussehra or Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025. This Hindu festival marks the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's defeat of the demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. The auspicious timing for the festival in 2025 is between approximately 2:05 PM and 2:56 PM, with important rituals and cultural festivities taking place throughout the day.