Ashwin Shukla Dashami · Deity: Rama / Durga
Saturday, October 9, 2027
Panchang that morning (IST): Shukla Navami tithi · Uttara Ashadha pada 4 · Moon in Capricorn
Vijayadashami celebrates victory in both its great tellings — Rama over Ravana, Durga over Mahishasura. It is also a classical muhurat for beginnings: new ventures, first lessons (Vidyarambham), and the worship of one’s tools and instruments.
Ravana effigies burn at sunset across North India; Mysore’s royal procession and Bengal’s idol immersions mark the South and East. Shami tree worship and Ayudha Puja — blessing the instruments of one’s livelihood — are the quieter home observances.
Ayudha Puja adapts perfectly abroad: laptops, tools, and vehicles get their annual blessing. Many diaspora Ramlilas stage the effigy burning on the nearest weekend.
The festival is the same for everyone. The sky over it is not. Enter your birth details to see where Dussehra (Vijayadashami)’s presiding graha stands in your chart that day.
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| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kaal (avoid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:18 AM | 5:58 PM | 9:13 AM – 10:40 AM |
| New York | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 9:51 AM – 11:17 AM |
| Los Angeles | 6:53 AM | 6:26 PM | 9:46 AM – 11:13 AM |
| Chicago | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 9:46 AM – 11:12 AM |
| London | 7:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:24 AM |
| Toronto | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 10:14 AM – 11:39 AM |
Times computed astronomically for each city on Saturday, October 9, 2027. For today's full local almanac see panchang and Rahu Kaal by city.
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