Dussehra 2004 Date — Saturday, October 23, 2004
When is Dussehra in 2004? Dussehra 2004 falls on Saturday, October 23, 2004.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 15 October 2004 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 21 October 2004 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 22 October 2004 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 23 October 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Sun, 5 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Sat, 23 October 2004 |
| 2005 | Thu, 13 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 2 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Sun, 21 October 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2004
- Durga Puja 2004 date — Thu, 21 October 2004
- Sharad Purnima 2004 date — Thu, 28 October 2004
- Sharad Navratri 2004 date — Fri, 15 October 2004
- Karva Chauth 2004 date — Mon, 1 November 2004
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2004 date — Thu, 14 October 2004
- Dhanteras 2004 date — Wed, 10 November 2004
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 date — Thu, 11 November 2004
- Diwali 2004 date — Fri, 12 November 2004
- Govardhan Puja 2004 date — Sat, 13 November 2004
- Bhai Dooj 2004 date — Sun, 14 November 2004
- Chhath Puja 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Skanda Sashti 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
