Surat · Gujarat
దసరా 2025in Surat
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Surat coordinates (21.17°N, 72.83°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Vijay Muhurat (Aparahna)
14:29 – 15:12
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
18:25
Why This Date?
Dussehra follows the Udaya Tithi rule — the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.
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Deity
శ్రీరాముడు / దుర్గా దేవి
Mythology & Legend
Lord Rama vanquished the ten-headed Ravana on this day after a fierce battle, rescuing Sita from Lanka. In another tradition, Goddess Durga slayed the buffalo demon Mahishasura on this tenth day (Vijayadashami). Both stories celebrate the triumph of righteousness.
How to Observe
Burn effigies of Ravana, Meghanada, and Kumbhakarna. Perform Shastra Puja (worship of weapons/tools). Exchange Apta leaves (symbolizing gold). In Bengal, it marks Durga Visarjan. Ram Lila performances conclude on this day.
Significance
Vijayadashami — the "tenth day of victory". Considered the most auspicious day to begin new ventures, buy property, or start learning. The burning of Ravana symbolizes the destruction of the ten vices (ego, greed, lust, etc.).