when is dussehra

Dussehra in 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2. The festival, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. The auspicious Vijay Muhurat for performing rituals falls between 2:09 PM and 2:56 PM on that day, with the Aparahna Puja time considered significant from 1:21 PM to 3:44 PM. The Dashami tithi mostly occurs on October 2, which is why the festival is observed on this date in 2025 across India.