Overview

• The Dashami tithi runs from 7:01 pm on October 1 to 7:10 pm on October 2, according to DrikPanchang, guiding the final determination.
• Vijay muhurat is reported around 2:05–2:57 pm on October 2, with Aparahna puja time roughly 1:21–3:45 pm depending on the panchang.
• Dussehra is a compulsory public and bank holiday across India, closing government offices, schools and financial institutions.
• Preparations are underway for regional observances including Ramlila finales with Ravana-dahan, Durga visarjan processions and Ayudha Puja.
• This year’s observance coincides with Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2.