Dussehra
Also known as Vijayadashami
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 8:22 pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 9:43 pm |
| Observance window begins | 2:25 pm |
| Observance window ends | 5:04 pm |
About Dussehra
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrates the victory of good over evil — Rama’s victory over Ravana and Durga’s victory over Mahishasura.
How it is observed
In North India effigies of Ravana are burned; elsewhere families worship the Goddess, and it is a traditional day to begin learning or new work.
About the time shown: The Vijay Muhurat falls in the afternoon (aparahna) while Dashami is current.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin Shukla Dashami; tithi prevailing at aparahna
Tradition: Pan-Hindu. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wed 21 Oct | 2:25 pm – 5:04 pm |
| Hamilton | Wed 21 Oct | 2:23 pm – 5:03 pm |
| Tauranga | Wed 21 Oct | 2:20 pm – 4:59 pm |
| Wellington | Wed 21 Oct | 2:26 pm – 5:07 pm |
| Palmerston North | Wed 21 Oct | 2:23 pm – 5:03 pm |
| Christchurch | Wed 21 Oct | 2:36 pm – 5:18 pm |
| Dunedin | Wed 21 Oct | 2:45 pm – 5:29 pm |
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