About Vijayadashami/Dasara/Dussehra:
Vijayadashami is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana. Vjayadashami also marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also popularly known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal, Dashain is its name.
Rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja and Seema Avalanghan are followed on the day of Vijayadashami. As per Hindu division of the day, these rituals should be performed during Aparahna time.
Bengal Vijayadashami:
Vijayadashami day of West Bengal is not always the same as that of other states in India. It happens one day after the Vijayadashami in other states.
Vijayadashami is observed in most Indian states based on appropriate Muhurata and the day is chosen when there is the right combination of Tithi and Nakshatra during afternoon. Hindu religious texts suggest observing Vijayadashami only after considering appropriate Muhurata.
It seems that West Bengal has moved slowly away from the above rule as it is noted that they prefer Dasami Tithi only to observe Vijayadashami, without considering appropriate Muhurata.
Vijayadashami is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana. Vjayadashami also marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo Demon Mahishasura. Vijayadashami is also popularly known as Dussehra or Dasara. In Nepal, it is called Dashain
Vijayadashami Saturday 30th September 2017
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:08 PM to 2:55 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 47 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:21 PM to 3:42 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 21 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 11:49 PM on 29-September-2017
Dashami Tithi Ends = 1:35 AM on 1-October-2017
Vijayadashami Friday 19th October 2018
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 1:58 PM to 2:43 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:13 PM to 3:28 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 15 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 3:28 PM on 18-October-2018
Dashami Tithi Ends = 5:57 PM on 19-October-2018
Vijayadashami Tuesday 8th October 2019
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:04 PM to 2:50 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 46 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:17 PM to 3:36 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 18 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 12:37 PM on 7-October-2019
Dashami Tithi Ends = 2:50 PM on 8-October-2019
Vijayadashami Sunday 25th October 2020
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 1:55 PM to 2:40 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 44 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:11 PM to 3:24 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 13 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 7:41 AM on 25-October-2020
Dashami Tithi Ends = 8:59 AM on 26-October-2020
Vijayadashami Friday 15th October 2021
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:14 PM to 3:31 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 16 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 6:51 PM on 14-October-2021
Dashami Tithi Ends = 6:01 PM on 15-October-2021
Vijayadashami Wednesday 5th October 2022
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:05 PM to 2:52 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 46 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:19 PM to 3:39 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 19 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 2:20 PM on 4-October-2022
Dashami Tithi Ends = 11:59 AM on 5-October-2022
Vijayadashami Tuesday 24th October 2023
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 1:56 PM to 2:40 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 44 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:11 PM to 3:25 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 13 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 5:44 PM on 23-October-2023
Dashami Tithi Ends = 3:13 PM on 24-October-2023
Vijayadashami Saturday 12th October 2024
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:01 PM to 2:47 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:15 PM to 3:33 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 17 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 10:57 AM on 12-October-2024
Dashami Tithi Ends = 9:08 AM on 13-October-2024
Vijayadashami Thursday 2nd October 2025
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:07 PM to 2:54 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 46 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:20 PM to 3:41 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 20 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 7:00 PM on 1-October-2025
Dashami Tithi Ends = 7:10 PM on 2-October-2025
Vijayadashami Tuesday 20th October 2026
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 1:58 PM to 2:42 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 44 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:13 PM to 3:27 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 14 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 12:49 PM on 20-October-2026
Dashami Tithi Ends = 2:11 PM on 21-October-2026
Vijayadashami Saturday 9th October 2027
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:03 PM to 2:49 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 46 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:17 PM to 3:36 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 18 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 9:01 AM on 9-October-2027
Dashami Tithi Ends = 11:39 AM on 10-October-2027
Vijayadashami Wednesday 27th September 2028
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:10 PM to 2:57 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 47 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:22 PM to 3:45 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 22 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 8:08 AM on 27-September-2028
Dashami Tithi Ends = 9:54 AM on 28-September-2028
Vijayadashami Tuesday 16th October 2029
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 16 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 4:37 AM on 16-October-2029
Dashami Tithi Ends = 5:22 AM on 17-October-2029
Vijayadashami Sunday 6th October 2030
Vijayadashami Pooja Timings/Muhurat = 2:05 PM to 2:51 PM
Duration = 0 Hours 46 Mins
Aparahna Pooja Time = 1:18 PM to 3:38 PM
Duration = 2 Hours 19 Mins
Dashami Tithi Starts = 6:52 PM on 5-October-2030
Dashami Tithi Ends = 5:32 PM on 6-October-2030
