Vijayadashami 2027 – Date
Vijayadashami (Dasara) in 2027 falls on Saturday 9 October 2027 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Vijayadashami (Dasara), Ashwayuja Sukla Dasami, closes Navaratri: the victory of Durga over Mahishasura and of Rama over Ravana. In the Telugu states the day is for jammi (sami) puja after the aparahna, exchanging sami leaves as 'gold', reading the Aparajita stotram and beginning new learning and ventures in the Vijaya muhurtam. The dasami present at aparahna (afternoon) decides the date, which is why it can differ from the day the dasami is at sunrise.
Tithi timing
Sukla Dasami begins 9 October 2027 at 9:02 AM IST and ends 10 October 2027 at 11:41 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day (validated 2026-10-20 in 3 cities).
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| New York | New York, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| London | United Kingdom | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Sydney | Australia | Sunday 10 October 2027 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 9 October 2027 |
Different date in: Sydney — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Vijayadashami in 2027?
Vijayadashami 2027 is on Saturday 9 October 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Sunday 10 October 2027.
Which tithi is Vijayadashami?
Sukla Dasami of Ashwayuja masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vijayadashami decided?
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day (validated 2026-10-20 in 3 cities).
What day of the week is Vijayadashami 2027?
Saturday.
Related
- Undralla Taddi – Sunday 19 September 2027
- Bathukamma begins (Engili Pula Bathukamma) – Wednesday 29 September 2027
- Mahalaya Amavasya – Wednesday 29 September 2027
- Ashwayuja Masam begins – Thursday 30 September 2027
- Sharad Navaratri (Dasara) begins – Thursday 30 September 2027
- Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) – Wednesday 6 October 2027
- Durgashtami – Thursday 7 October 2027
- Maha Navami – Saturday 9 October 2027
- Sharad Pournami (Kojagari) – Friday 15 October 2027
- Atla Taddi – Sunday 17 October 2027
- Dhana Trayodashi (Dhanteras) – Wednesday 27 October 2027
- Naraka Chaturdashi – Thursday 28 October 2027
- Deepavali (Lakshmi Puja) – Friday 29 October 2027
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