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Vijayadashami, Dasara, Bijoya Dashami (Bengal)
Tithi: Ashwin Shukla · 9 Oct 2027
Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura — good over evil. Considered fully auspicious for new beginnings.
Rama · Durga (Aparajita) · Shami tree
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Date notes
Bengal Bijoya Dashami a day later: 2026-10-21, 2027-10-10. Mysore Dasara procession 2026-10-21, 2027-10-10 (Drik).
Ashwin Shukla Dashami prevailing at aparahna (Vijay muhurat); Shravana nakshatra preferred.