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Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour notation in local time of Mysore, India with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. 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.
The complete Mysore Dashara Calendar is given, including Jumbo Savari, the Dashara Procession, the Panjina Kavayatthu festival, and other associated events. Mysore Dashara is one of the most popular and widely celebrated state festivals of Karnataka. Every year, this grand and magnificent festival is celebrated on a large scale in Mysore.
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 is listed here. It appears that, in Bengal, the observance of Vijayadashami is determined solely by the Dashami Tithi rather than the Vijaya Muhurta. Therefore, Vijayadashami is sometimes celebrated in West Bengal one day later than in other Indian states.
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.
A complete Dashain calendar is given including important festivals such as Ghatasthapana, Phulpati, Vijay Dashami, and Kojagrat Purnima. Dashain is a popular Nepali religious festival that is celebrated for fifteen days. It is the longest and most important festival in the Nepali calendar.
