Question 1

When is Dharmaraja Dashami observed?

Accepted Answer

Dharmaraja Dashami falls on Chaitra Shukla Dashami, the tenth lunar day in the waxing half of the Moon during Chaitra. The day is observed when Dashami is current at sunrise. Its Gregorian date changes from year to year, so it should be checked annually rather than assigned a fixed calendar date.

Question 2

Who is worshipped on Dharmaraja Dashami?

Accepted Answer

Dharmaraja is traditionally understood here as Yama, whose title means “king of righteousness.” The title also refers more broadly to the upholder of moral order. The surviving citation establishes worship of Dharmaraja but does not preserve a detailed origin story for the festival.

Question 3

How is Dharmaraja Dashami celebrated?

Accepted Answer

A simple puja may be performed at home at a convenient time on the observance day, using a clean altar, an image or symbol of Dharmaraja, water, flowers, incense, and fragrant damanaka when available. A personal fast is optional unless a family tradition specifically requires it.

Question 4

What should be offered on Dharmaraja Dashami?

Accepted Answer

The cited verse says that Dharmaraja should be worshipped on Dashami with fragrant substances. Damanaka is named in the accompanying citation, but the available text does not establish a particular cooked dish or compulsory prasad. Fruit or a simple vegetarian offering may therefore be used as a household choice.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Thu, 18 Apr, 2024	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 7 Apr, 2025	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 16 Apr, 2027	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 5 Apr, 2028	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 24 Apr, 2029	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 13 Apr, 2030	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 2 Apr, 2031	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 20 Apr, 2032	ShuklaShukla Dashami	Chaitra	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Dharmaraja Dashami

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