Everything About Dasara 2025: Festival Dates, Devi Avatars, & Astrology by Viswanatha Saraswathi

Dasara 2025: 11 Days of Celebrations| Devi Avatars, Rituals, Dates & The Science Behind Double Tadiya Tithi

Dasara 2025, also known as Dussehra 2025 or Vijayadashami 2025, will be one of the most unique celebrations of the decade. Unlike the regular Dasara festivities that span 10 days, this year the celebration will continue for 11 days. The reason behind this extended duration lies in the rare astronomical event of a double Tadiya Tithi.

Spiritual seekers, devotees, and astrology enthusiasts are especially excited about this occurrence. Temples like the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada, the royal city of Mysuru, and sacred cities like Varanasi and Hyderabad will mark these 11 days with grandeur, devotion, and divine rituals.

Astrologer Viswanatha Saraswathi, founder of Voice of Viswanatha, explains that the additional day is not just a calendrical adjustment, but carries great astrological and spiritual significance, reflecting the deep connection between astronomy and Vedic timekeeping.

Why Dasara Is 11 Days in 2025

In 2025, the lunar Tadiya Tithi occurs twice—on September 24 and September 25. This is due to the positional dynamics of the Sun and the Moon within the Hindu lunar calendar system. A tithi is not defined by sunrise-to-sunset like a regular solar day but by angular separation between the Sun and the Moon.

• Every time the Moon moves 12° ahead of the Sun, a new tithi begins.

• Normally, each tithi lasts between 19 and 26 hours, depending on the Moon’s speed in its elliptical orbit.

• Sometimes, the Moon’s velocity causes a tithi to stretch across two calendar days.

In 2025, the Tadiya Tithi begins on the night of September 25 but continues until September 26, creating a rare overlap. Since Vedic tradition dictates that no tithi can be omitted or skipped in religious rituals, the Tadiya must be observed on both days.

This phenomenon is astronomically rare and results in Dasara lasting 11 days instead of 10.

The Science Behind the Double Tadiya

According to Voice of Viswanatha, this unusual extension can be explained scientifically through lunar dynamics:

• The Moon does not move at a constant speed—it accelerates and decelerates due to Kepler’s laws of planetary motion.

• Because of this variation, the duration of tithis is not uniform. Some tithis may last less than a solar day, while others may spill over into two consecutive days.

• In 2025, the precise positioning of the Moon relative to the Sun caused the Tadiya Tithi to span across two days.

This alignment is extremely auspicious, and according to astrologer Viswanatha Saraswathi, it amplifies the shakti (divine energy) of Navaratri, especially in temples dedicated to Goddess Durga. Thus, every form of the Goddess is worshipped with enhanced devotion during this extended Dasara.

Devi Avatars Worshipped in Vijayawada for Dasara 2025

At Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada, devotees will witness the worship of a new form of Goddess Durga each day. With the additional Tadiya Tithi, a special avatar will be honored, making the celebrations even more sacred.

Rituals, Culture, and Festivals Beyond Vijayawada

While Vijayawada is the focal point of Navaratri’s 11-day grandeur, other cultural centers in India also celebrate this rare Dasara with equal spirit:

• Mysuru, Karnataka: Known for its majestic royal procession and elaborate Durga Puja rituals.

• Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Renowned for its Ramlila plays and rituals along the banks of the Ganga.

• Hyderabad, Telangana: Celebrations dedicated to Mahankali Devi temples with unique pujas and devotee gatherings.

Each region maintains its cultural essence while still aligning with the tithi-based observance of Dussehra 2025.

Spiritual and Astrological Perspective

According to Viswanatha Saraswathi, the 11-day Dasara is not only a spiritual phenomenon but also a window into the scientific accuracy of Indian calendars. The dual observation of Tadiya shows how our ancestors blended astronomy and spirituality seamlessly.

For devotees, this extended Dasara 2025 means:

• Deeper sadhana (spiritual practices) over 11 days.

• Stronger connection with the divine Devi avatars.

• Participation in large-scale rituals like Akhanda Annadanam, Homas, and Rathotsavam.

• Cultural alignment with regions like Vijayawada, Mysuru, and Varanasi, making it both a local and pan-Indian festival.

Conclusion

Dasara 2025 is not just a festival of triumph where good conquers evil but also a rare astronomical-spiritual event. The occurrence of double Tadiya Tithi symbolizes both scientific precision and cosmic divinity, extending Navaratri to 11 days.

Through Voice of Viswanatha, astrologer Viswanatha Saraswathi will guide devotees with insights, panchangam-based predictions, and significance of each day for spiritual enlightenment. The blending of rituals, astrology, and astronomy makes Dussehra 2025 a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for India and beyond.