Festivals

Haora (UTC+5:30)

Date

21st September 2026

Dashavatara Vrat

Tithi:

Shukla Dashami upto 8:01 PM

Shukla Ekadashi upto 9:43 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Purva Ashadha upto 4:35 AM

Uttara Ashadha upto 7:07 AM +1

Vasara:Monday

Relevant Timings

Purvanno Muhurat

21 Sep, 7:51 am – 10:16 am, 21 Sep

Duration - 02 Hours 25 Mins

About

Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami at sunrise; a day dedicated to honoring the ten primary incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

Significance:

Dashavatara Vrat celebrates the continuous protection provided by the Lord through his various forms. It emphasizes that the divine intervenes whenever unrighteousness prevails, restoring balance and peace in the universe.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Avatar Puja: Worshipping all ten forms of Vishnu with specialized stotras. 2. Reading: Reciting the stories of each incarnation from the Puranas or Dashavatara Stotram. 3. Fasting: Observing a fast to gain spiritual merit and protection for the family.