Navaratri Day 10 - Vijayadaśamī

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Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, marks the victorious conclusion of Navaratri. It celebrates the triumph of dharma over adharma, wisdom over ignorance, and the Divine over ego. This sacred day invites inner clarity, renewal, and the strength to live in alignment with truth.

Transition Day – Wed, Oct 1 (beginning of Daśamī tithi)

• Color: – (no fixed color in traditions)

• Focus: This day falls between Navamī and Vijayadaśamī and is intended for quiet inner practice. In the Siddha–tantra lineage, it is used for silence, japa (mantra repetition), and deepened meditation. Morning pūjā is performed. No major homas are held, as the focus is on preparing for Vijayadaśamī.

• Daily Mantra: Om Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ

• Ceremonies:

  • Morning: 07:20–08:35 Simple pūjā and meditation

  • Midday: –

  • Evening: –

    
    

Day 10 – Thu, Oct 2 (Daśamī / Vijayadaśamī) Vijayadaśamī

• Color: – (white or gold often used for the day of victory)

• Focus: Vijayadaśamī is the culmination of Navaratri. In the Shakta tradition it celebrates Devi’s triumph; in the Siddha–tantra lineage, the emphasis is on the unity of Devi and Śiva and the return of Shakti to her source. The highlight of the day is Devi visarjan (reverent sending back of the deity through the kalasha).

• Daily Mantra: Om Durgāyai Namaḥ

• Ceremonies:

  • Morning: 07:25–08:40 Vijayadaśamī pūjā with Guru and Gaṇeśa pūjā, and Śiva abhiṣeka

  • Midday: 12:46–13:31 Abhijit homa (closing homa affirming the unity of Devi and Śiva)

  • Evening: 18:45–20:15 Vijayadaśamī yagya and visarjan (reverent sending-off of Devi)

Participation:

You can take part either on-site or online. Participation is based on a donation, with a suggested amount shown below. Upon registration, participants will receive ceremony details and the online access link for morning, midday and evening ceremonies.

Suggested donation: 31 EUR (both either on-site or online participation)