Dussehra
Also known as Vijayadashami
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Thursday 28 September 2028
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 3:40 pm, Wednesday 27 September 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:27 pm |
| Observance window begins | 2:26 pm |
| Observance window ends | 4:55 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 | Thu 28 Sep | 2:26 pm – 4:54 pm |
| Hamilton | Thu 28 Sep | 2:24 pm – 4:52 pm |
| Tauranga | Thu 28 Sep | 2:20 pm – 4:49 pm |
| Wellington | Thu 28 Sep | 2:26 pm – 4:55 pm |
| Palmerston North | Thu 28 Sep | 2:23 pm – 4:51 pm |
| Christchurch | Thu 28 Sep | 2:35 pm – 5:04 pm |
| Dunedin | Thu 28 Sep | 2:44 pm – 5:13 pm |
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