Tithi 10purna
Dashami
दशमी
Presiding deity: Yama / Dharma
Tithi Mantra
ॐ यमाय नमः
Om Yamaya Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
Tenth day — Vijayadashami / Dussehra (Shukla Dashami of Ashwin) = Rama's victory over Ravana, also end of Navratri. Auspicious for new endeavors, vehicle purchase, weapon worship (Ayudha Puja).
Krishna Paksha (waning)
Krishna Dashami — Yama-related rituals, dharma study.
Best for
- + Vijayadashami activities
- + Vehicle purchase
- + Weapon/tool worship (Ayudha)
- + Vidyarambha (starting studies)
- + Travel
Avoid for
- - Quarrels
Fasting tradition
No strict fast — celebrate Vijayadashami with Shami leaves exchange, burn Ravana effigy, perform Apta-Patti (gold leaves) ritual.
Major festivals on this tithi
Vijayadashami / Dussehra, Ganga Dashahara (Shukla Dashami of Jyeshtha)