Dussehra 2001 Date — Friday, October 26, 2001
When is Dussehra in 2001? Dussehra 2001 falls on Friday, October 26, 2001.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Wed, 17 October 2001 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 24 October 2001 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 25 October 2001 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 26 October 2001 | 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 |
| 2004 | Sat, 23 October 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2001
- Durga Puja 2001 date — Wed, 24 October 2001
- Sharad Purnima 2001 date — Thu, 1 November 2001
- Sharad Navratri 2001 date — Wed, 17 October 2001
- Karva Chauth 2001 date — Mon, 5 November 2001
- Dhanteras 2001 date — Tue, 13 November 2001
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 date — Wed, 14 November 2001
- Diwali 2001 date — Thu, 15 November 2001
- Govardhan Puja 2001 date — Fri, 16 November 2001
- Bhai Dooj 2001 date — Sat, 17 November 2001
- Chhath Puja 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Skanda Sashti 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Tulsi Vivah 2001 date — Tue, 27 November 2001
