Worship of Durga; victory over Mahishasura.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 28 – October 2, 2025 | Shashthi Sep 28, Saptami Sep 29, Ashtami Sep 30, Navami Oct 1, Dashami Oct 2, 2025. | |
| 2026 | October 16–21, 2026 | Kolkata reckoning | Shashthi rites Oct 16-17, Saptami Oct 18, Ashtami Oct 19, Navami Oct 20, Bijoya Dashami Oct 21, 2026. |
| 2026 | October 17–20, 2026 | Most other Indian cities | The sequence runs a day earlier: Saptami Oct 17 and Dashami Oct 20, 2026, matching the all-India Vijayadashami. |
Recurrence: Hindu lunisolar calendar (Shashthi to Dashami; Kolkata reckoning given, other cities may run a day earlier).
Significance
The worship of Durga and her victory over Mahishasura.