विजयादशमी — महत्त्वम्
विजयादशमी — असत्यस्य उपरि सत्यस्य विजयस्य प्रतीकम्। आश्विनशुक्लदशम्यां पाल्यते। उत्तरभारते रामेण रावणवधस्य स्मृतौ रावणदहनम्, अन्येषु प्रदेशेषु दुर्गया महिषासुरवधस्य स्मृतौ च पाल्यते। आयुधपूजा, सरस्वतीपूजा, विद्यारम्भश्च अस्मिन् दिने अनुष्ठीयन्ते। नूतनकार्याणां प्रारम्भाय परमशुभं दिनं मन्यते।
विजयादशमी — महत्त्वम्
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama defeated the ten-headed demon Ravana on this day after a long battle, rescuing Sita. In the Markandeya Purana tradition, Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura after nine nights of battle. Vijayadashami also celebrates the day Arjuna retrieved his weapons and the Pandavas ended their exile.
विजयादशमी — पूजाविधिः
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.
- In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).
- Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.
- Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- Visit relatives and exchange greetings and sweets.
विजयादशमी — मन्त्राः
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
oṃ śrī rāmāya namaḥ
Salutations to Lord Rama
विजयादशमी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Prasad from Navratri
- ●Sundal (South)
- ●Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat)
- ●Traditional sweets
विजयादशमी — अन्यनामानि
North India(दशहरा)
Ramlila and Ravan Dahan
South India(ವಿಜಯದಶಮಿ)
Vidyarambham, Ayudha Puja
East India(দশহরা)
Durga Visarjan
West India(विजयादशमी)
Simollanghan (crossing border)
विजयादशमी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Attend or watch Ramlila if possible
- ✓Worship tools and books
- ✓Start new learning or business
- ✓Wear festive clothes
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not skip the significance of the day
विजयादशमी — FAQ
- विजयादशमी किम् अस्ति?
- विजयादशमी — असत्यस्य उपरि सत्यस्य विजयस्य प्रतीकम्। आश्विनशुक्लदशम्यां पाल्यते। उत्तरभारते रामेण रावणवधस्य स्मृतौ रावणदहनम्, अन्येषु प्रदेशेषु दुर्गया महिषासुरवधस्य स्मृतौ च पाल्यते। आयुधपूजा, सरस्वतीपूजा, विद्यारम्भश्च अस्मिन् दिने अनुष्ठीयन्ते। नूतनकार्याणां प्रारम्भाय परमशुभं दिनं मन्यते।
- विजयादशमी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे विजयादशमी Wednesday, October 21, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- विजयादशमी पूजाविधिः का?
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.; In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).; Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.; Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- विजयादशमी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Prasad from Navratri, Sundal (South), Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat), Traditional sweets
- विजयादशमी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Attend or watch Ramlila if possible; Worship tools and books; Start new learning or business
- विजयादशमी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not skip the significance of the day
- विजयादशमी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- विजयादशमी दुर्गा, रामः देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming विजयादशमी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
विजयादशमी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wednesday | 02:50 pm | — |
| Oct 10, 2027 | Sunday | 03:01 pm | — |