Dussehra 2000 Date — Sunday, October 8, 2000
When is Dussehra in 2000? Dussehra 2000 falls on Sunday, October 8, 2000.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 28 September 2000 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 5 October 2000 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 6 October 2000 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sun, 8 October 2000 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Victory of Durga over Mahishasura and Rama over Ravana — triumph of dharma.
How it is celebrated
Durga visarjan, sindoor khela, Ravana effigy burning, Ayudha puja, Vijayadashami processions.
Puja timing
Visarjan and shami puja during Vijay muhurta on Dashami.
Foods & offerings
Feast after visarjan; sweets exchanged.
Rituals
- Final Devi puja and visarjan to water.
- Exchange leaves of shami tree for gold (symbolic).
- Begin new learning or business.
Dussehra dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Sun, 8 October 2000 |
| 2001 | Fri, 26 October 2001 |
| 2002 | Tue, 15 October 2002 |
| 2003 | Sun, 5 October 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2000
- Durga Puja 2000 date — Thu, 5 October 2000
- Sharad Purnima 2000 date — Fri, 13 October 2000
- Karva Chauth 2000 date — Tue, 17 October 2000
- Sharad Navratri 2000 date — Thu, 28 September 2000
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2000 date — Wed, 27 September 2000
- Dhanteras 2000 date — Wed, 25 October 2000
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 date — Thu, 26 October 2000
- Diwali 2000 date — Fri, 27 October 2000
- Govardhan Puja 2000 date — Sat, 28 October 2000
- Bhai Dooj 2000 date — Sun, 29 October 2000
- Chhath Puja 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Skanda Sashti 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
