How the date is decided
Ashwin Shukla Dashami, observed on the day the tithi prevails in the afternoon (aparahna), as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2026: the tithi runs from Tue, 20 Oct 2026, 12:50 PM to Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM (IST).
2027: the tithi runs from Sat, 9 Oct 2027, 9:02 AM to Sun, 10 Oct 2027, 11:41 AM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.