Dasara 2025 Date in Karnataka & Government Holiday Highlights

Dasara 2025 Date in Karnataka is the centerpiece of this guide—ideal for planning temple visits and family trips. Vijayadashami (Dasara) and Ayudha Pooja fall in early October, followed by key state holidays that create a convenient festive window. We also note Gandhi Jayanti and Valmiki Jayanti in the same period, making travel and darshan planning easier for devotees. School vacation dates can vary by district; please check your school/department circular for final timings.

Karnataka Bank Holidays — September & October 2025

Quick reference for devotees planning temple visits around Dasara. Includes routine weekly offs (2nd/4th Saturdays & Sundays) and major festival closures.

Dasara 2025 — Festival Highlights & Tithi (Karnataka)

• Dasara marks the triumph of dharma; families perform Vidyarambha, Shami and Aparajita puja traditions.
• Homes showcase Gombe Habba (doll displays); artisans and tools are worshipped during Ayudha Pooja.
• Mysuru Dasara culminates with the iconic Jamboo Savari procession on Vijayadashami.
• Temple timings and local customs can vary by matha/temple; plan darshan accordingly.

*Tithi timings may differ slightly by panchang and location; follow your local temple/peetha’s schedule.

Karnataka School Dasara Holidays 2025 (Mid-Term)

A quick snapshot of the mid-term ‘Dasara’ break commonly followed by schools in Karnataka. Dates can vary by board/district—please confirm with your school’s circular before planning.

Mysuru Dasara 2025 — Key Festival Dates (Info)

Mysuru Dasara 2025 follows the traditional Navaratri-to-Vijayadashami flow: Sharannavarathri begins on Tue, 23 Sep 2025; Durga Ashtami falls on Tue, 30 Sep; Mahanavami/Ayudha Pooja is on Wed, 1 Oct; and the grand Vijayadashami (Dasara) with the Jamboo Savari procession is on Thu, 2 Oct, typically followed by the Torchlight Parade at Bannimantap Grounds the same evening. Exact ritual and procession timings may vary by panchang and the official program—please check updates from the Mysuru District Administration and temple authorities (e.g., Chamundi Hill Temple/Suttur Math) before you plan your visit.

Karnataka schools are set for a mid-term Dasara break from Saturday, 20 September to Tuesday, 7 October 2025—a stretch of about 18 days across September and October. This window covers the key observances of Dasara/Vijayadashami, Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct), and Valmiki Jayanti (7 Oct).

Because Dasara and Gandhi Jayanti fall back-to-back in 2025, families can plan temple visits and short trips with less mid-week disruption. If your school follows a different board/calendar (CBSE/ICSE or coastal adjustments), dates may vary slightly—always rely on the circular issued by your headmaster/DEO for final timings and any special observances.

Around the same period, routine weekly offs apply for banks and offices (2nd/4th Saturdays and Sundays). In September 2025: Sep 13 (2nd Sat), Sep 14, Sep 21 (Sundays), Sep 27 (4th Sat). In October 2025: Oct 1 (Ayudha Pooja/Dasara), Oct 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), Oct 5 (Sun), Oct 11 (2nd Sat), Oct 12 (Sun), Oct 19 (Sun), Oct 20 (Naraka Chaturdashi), Oct 22 (Balipadyami/Deepavali), Oct 25 (4th Sat), Oct 26 (Sun).

Plan Your Dasara 2025 Darshan

With Dasara 2025 Date in Karnataka set around early October, this is the perfect time to plan temple visits and family pujas. Align your darshan with Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami rituals, keeping an eye on local panchang timings issued by your temple or peetha. Mysuru’s Jamboo Savari draws large crowds—arrive early, carry essentials, and allow buffer time for security checks. Respect temple etiquette: modest dress, footwear rules, and plastic-free offerings wherever possible. If you’re traveling across districts, confirm individual temple schedules; customs and procession timings can vary. Save this page for quick reference as you finalize your Dasara route and seek the blessings of Chamundeshwari.

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