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Dashami Tithi
Dashami is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Dashami tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Yamraj / Lord Vishnu
Vrat / festival
Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra), Dashami Shraddha
Significance
Dashami is the tithi of victory and the establishment of dharma. On Dussehra, this tithi celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
What to do
Weapon worship, victorious journey, give donations, worship Tulsi
What to avoid
Arrogance, injustice
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Yamraj
Vrat / festival
Dashami Shraddha
Significance
Krishna Dashami is the tithi for Shraddha and ancestral rites. Satisfying the ancestors brings prosperity to the household.
What to do
Pitru Tarpan, charity, serve Brahmins
What to avoid
New auspicious activities
Worship mantra
ॐ यमाय नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.