Krishna Dashami
Tithi 25 of 30 · presiding deity: Yama (Dharma)
Yama-Dharma's tithi. Ashwin Shukla Dashami = Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Auspicious for victorious endeavors.
Good for
- ✓Vijayadashami starts (initiating undertakings)
- ✓Aparajita puja
- ✓Beginning martial training (cultural)
Avoid
- ×Procrastination — Dashami rewards decisive completion
Traditional foods
Standard festive Dussehra fare
Notable observances on this tithi
- • Vijayadashami (Ashwin Shukla 10)
Sources
Devi Mahatmya; Ramayana
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