Dashami Tithi दशमी
The 10th lunar day · deity Yama (Dharma) · Purna tithi
Dashami (दशमी) is the 10th lunar day (tithi), presided over by Yama (Dharma) and counted a Purna tithi (full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies). Dashami, the tenth tithi, signals righteous victory and safe journeys. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Yama (Dharma).
- Nature: Purna — full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies.
- A Purna tithi excellent for victory, travel, and completing important undertakings.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Dashami at a glance
| Presiding deity | Yama (Dharma) |
| Nature | Purna — full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies |
| Position | 10th tithi of each paksha |
What is Dashami tithi?
Dashami, the tenth tithi, signals righteous victory and safe journeys. As a lunar day, Dashami can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Dashami that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Dashami
It is linked with Yama and Dharma. Worship and vrats on Dashami are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Purna tithi
Dashami belongs to the Purna group of tithis, which are full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies. The five natures — Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna — repeat through the fortnight and help decide which activities a day suits.
Festivals and observances on Dashami
Vijayadashami (Dussehra, Ashwin Shukla) and Dashahara fall on Dashami.
- Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — Ashwin Shukla Dashami — the victory of good over evil
- Ganga Dussehra — Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami
Festivals fixed to Dashami recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Dashami tithi is good for
A Purna tithi excellent for victory, travel, and completing important undertakings. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Dashami in the panchang
You can see whether today is Dashami on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Dashami dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Dashami tithi?
Dashami tithi is presided over by Yama (Dharma). It is linked with Yama and Dharma.
What festivals fall on Dashami?
Vijayadashami (Dussehra, Ashwin Shukla) and Dashahara fall on Dashami.
Is Dashami a good tithi?
A Purna tithi excellent for victory, travel, and completing important undertakings.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.
What is a Purna tithi?
Purna tithis are full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies. Dashami is one of them.