Overview

• The festival concludes Navratri and Durga Puja and will be observed on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
• Reported Vijayadashami puja muhurats vary slightly, with NDTV citing 2:05–2:53 pm and Hindustan Times citing 2:09–2:57 pm.
• Dashami tithi runs from the evening of October 1 (7:01 pm) until the evening of October 2 (7:10 pm), as per Drik Panchang.
• Government offices, schools, and public and private banks will be closed nationwide for the holiday.
• Observances include Ramlila performances, burning of Ravana effigies, Shastra/Ayudha Puja, and Durga idol immersion, with regional names such as Dashain also used.