Shukla & Krishna Paksha
Dashami Tithi दशमी
Dashami, the tenth tithi, is presided over by Yama, lord of dharma and justice.
- Presiding deity
- Yama (Dharma)
- Category
- Purna (complete)
- Occurs
- Both fortnights
Significance & observances
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) falls on this tithi, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Favorable activities
A Purna (complete) tithi, excellent for victory, travel, new undertakings and virtuous, dharmic action.