A traditional puja thali with flowers and offerings, prepared for a ceremony on one of the auspicious Dashmi dates in 2025.

In life, we all look for moments of success and victory. In the traditional Indian and Desi calendars, there is a special day in the lunar cycle that is dedicated to this very feeling: Dashmi. The word “Dash” simply means ten, and the tenth day of each lunar fortnight is considered a time of great power, accomplishment, and auspicious energy.

Of all the Dashmis, one is world-famous—the festival of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. But this powerful “victorious tenth day” actually occurs twice every single month. To help you keep track of these favorable dates, we have created this complete guide to all the Dashmi dates for 2025.

Complete List of Dashmi Dates 2025

Here is a clear table with all the Dashmi (10th day) dates for the 2025 calendar year.

Sr.#Desi MonthDashmi (after New Moon)DayDashmi (after Full Moon)Day
1.Poh9 January 2025Thursday23 January 2025Thursday
2.Magh7 February 2025Friday22 February 2025Saturday
3.Phagun9 March 2025Sunday23 March 2025Sunday
4.Chet7 April 2025Monday22 April 2025Tuesday
5.Vaisakh7 May 2025Wednesday21 May 2025Wednesday
6.Jeth5 June 2025Thursday20 June 2025Friday
7.Harh5 July 2025Saturday19 July 2025Saturday
8.Sawan4 August 2025Monday18 August 2025Monday
9.Bhadun2 September 2025Tuesday16 September 2025Tuesday
10.Assu2 October 2025 (Dussehra)Thursday16 October 2025Thursday
11.Katak1 November 2025Saturday14 November 2025Friday
12.Maghar30 November 2025Sunday14 December 2025Sunday

What is a Dashmi Tithi?

To understand Dashmi, it helps to know what a “tithi” is. A tithi is simply a lunar day. Its length can vary slightly, but it is the time it takes for the moon to move 12 degrees farther away from the sun. The lunar month is split into two halves or fortnights (Paksha).

  • Shukla Paksha: The “bright half,” when the moon grows from new to full. The 10th day here is Shukla Dashmi.
  • Krishna Paksha: The “dark half,” when the moon shrinks from full to new. The 10th day here is Krishna Dashmi.

So, every Desi month gives us two powerful Dashmi tithis, offering twice the opportunity to channel its successful energy.phase is the first Panchami.

A tall, colorful effigy of the ten-headed demon king Ravana stands ready to be burned for the Dussehra festival, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Ravana’s effigy on Dussehra

The Ultimate Dashmi: A Spotlight on Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

The most famous and powerful Dashmi of the year is Vijayadashami, which means “Victory on the Tenth Day.” We all know it better as Dussehra. This festival celebrates the ultimate victory of good over evil, and it is linked to two great stories.

First, it marks the day that Lord Rama finally defeated the ten-headed demon king Ravana, who had abducted his wife, Sita. It was a long and difficult battle, and this tenth day symbolizes the triumph of righteousness, truth, and light.

Second, it is also the day that the warrior Goddess Durga defeated the powerful buffalo demon Mahishasura after a battle that lasted nine nights. The nine nights before Dussehra are celebrated as Navratri, and this tenth day is the culmination of that victory.

Across India, Pakistan, and the world, Dussehra is celebrated with great energy. People attend fairs, watch plays and processions retelling these stories, and in many places, giant effigies of the evil Ravana are burned, symbolizing the destruction of our own inner demons and the victory of good in our lives.

Conclusion

The number ten often represents completion and success, and the Dashmi tithi is no different. It is a day that holds the powerful energy of victory—most famously celebrated as Dussehra. We hope this guide to the Dashmi dates for 2025 helps you not only track the calendar but also inspires you to start new ventures and overcome your own challenges on these auspicious days.

FAQs

Ans: Yes, absolutely. Dashmi, and especially Vijayadashami (Dussehra), is considered one of the most auspicious and powerful days of the year to start a new business, educational course, or any important project. It is believed that any venture started on this day will be blessed with success and victory.

Ans: There are two Dashmi tithis in every Desi lunar month. The first occurs on the tenth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha), and the second occurs on the tenth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha).

Ans: Dussehra is always celebrated on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the Desi month of Assu. However, because this is based on the lunar calendar, its date on the English (Gregorian) calendar changes every year.