Chennai · Tamil Nadu
Dussehra 2027in Chennai
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Chennai coordinates (13.08°N, 80.27°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Sunday, October 10, 2027
Vijay Muhurat (Aparahna)
13:57 – 14:40
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
17:53
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
Lord Rama / Goddess Durga
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.).