---
title: "Vijayadashami (Dussehra)"
sanskrit_name: "विजयादशमी"
tithi: "Dashami (10th Lunar Tithi)"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/dussehra"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/dussehra)"
---

# Vijayadashami (Dussehra) (विजयादशमी)

> Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of Good over Evil.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Dashami (10th Lunar Tithi)
- **Season**: Sharad (Autumn)

## Spiritual Significance
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of Good over Evil.