Notes: All timings are represented in 24+ hour notation in local time of Mysore, India with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours past midnight are higher than 24:00 and fall on next day. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
On the ninth day of Dasara, which is popularly known as Mahanavami, the royal sword is worshipped and is taken on a procession of decorated elephants, camels and horses. The ritual is similar to Ayudha Puja which is held on Navami Tithi during Navratri.
Mysore Dashara Calendar
traditional Dasara procession day
On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed.
Vijayadashami according to Bengal rule
Since ancient times, Ayudha Puja is performed on the occasion of Mahanavami of Maha Navratri. According to religious beliefs, on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-day war. In South India, this festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja.
Dasara in Nepal
