Dussehra, also referred to as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Durga-Visarjan or Dusshera in Hindu culture is celebrated just after the nine Navratri days. This notable festival begins on the sixth day of the waning moon in Ashwin/Kartika month and ends on the tenth day which falls either on September or October as per the Gregorian calendar. Dussehra will fall on 08 October (Tuesday) in 2019 as per Hindu Lunar Calendar.  

Durga Visarjan:

Besides, celebrating Dusshera in the evening, Durga Visarjan is also happened during the day time which is considered as the tenth day of the Navratri. Therefore, according to Hindu calendar, Durga Visarjan is glorified as the last day of Navratri that is celebrated after auspicious nine days of Durga puja among the Hindu admirers. History says: As per Hindu Puranas, this revered day also showcases the triumph of Mother Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura after fighting for nine nights and ten days.

Auspicious Timings of Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami):

Vijay Muhurat = 02:06 PM to 02:52 PM

Duration = 00 Hours 47 Mins

Aparahna Puja Time = 01:19 PM to 03:39 PM

Duration = 02 Hours 20 Mins

Dashami Tithi Begins = 12:38 PM on Oct 07, 2019

Dashami Tithi Ends = 02:50 PM on Oct 08, 2019

Shravana Nakshatra Begins - 05:26 PM on Oct 07, 2019

Shravana Nakshatra Ends - 08:13 PM on Oct 08, 2019

Vijaya Dasami

Durga Visarjan/Dussehra is also termed as Vijaya Dasami or Ayudhapuja. It is depicted in Ramayana texts that on this venerated day Lord Rama and Laxman killed the Ravana since he had abducted Goddess Sita.  Thus, in Indian culture, Vijaya Dasami is the solemnization of immortal victory of good over evil after 9 nights of penance.

Mysore Dasara: