Vijayadashami
Also known as Dussehra
The tenth day concluding Navratri and Durga Puja.
Lunar calendar rule
Dashami tithi of Shukla Paksha, Ashwin month.
Significance
Traditionally commemorates the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura; associated with new beginnings and the start of learning.
Traditional observance
Temple processions, Ramayana readings and Shami puja.
In Mauritius
Observed with temple gatherings and family prayers island-wide.
Calculated timings
Reference location: Port Louis, Mauritius · UTC+04:00
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Sunrise
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Sunset
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Tithi start / end
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The date shown is provisional. It has not yet been derived by a verified Mauritius-aware Panchang rule or checked against an official Mauritius calendar, and is never adjusted by hand. Source: not yet verified · Last verified: —.