Dussehra
Also known as Vijayadashami
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Sunday 10 October 2027
Observance date and times for Auckland, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 4:33 pm, Saturday 9 October 2027 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 7:12 pm |
| Observance window begins | 2:25 pm |
| Observance window ends | 4:59 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 | Sun 10 Oct | 2:25 pm – 4:59 pm |
| Hamilton | Sun 10 Oct | 2:23 pm – 4:57 pm |
| Tauranga | Sun 10 Oct | 2:20 pm – 4:53 pm |
| Wellington | Sun 10 Oct | 2:26 pm – 5:01 pm |
| Palmerston North | Sun 10 Oct | 2:22 pm – 4:57 pm |
| Christchurch | Sun 10 Oct | 2:35 pm – 5:11 pm |
| Dunedin | Sun 10 Oct | 2:44 pm – 5:21 pm |
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