Dussehra 2002 Date — Tuesday, October 15, 2002
When is Dussehra in 2002? Dussehra 2002 falls on Tuesday, October 15, 2002.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Mon, 7 October 2002 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 13 October 2002 | |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 14 October 2002 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Tue, 15 October 2002 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Fri, 26 October 2001 |
| 2002 | Tue, 15 October 2002 |
| 2003 | Sun, 5 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Sat, 23 October 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 13 October 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2002
- Durga Puja 2002 date — Sun, 13 October 2002
- Sharad Purnima 2002 date — Mon, 21 October 2002
- Sharad Navratri 2002 date — Mon, 7 October 2002
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2002 date — Sun, 6 October 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Dhanteras 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Diwali 2002 date — Mon, 4 November 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Anant Chaturdashi 2002 date — Fri, 20 September 2002
- Chhath Puja 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
