Dussehra 2006 Date — Monday, October 2, 2006
When is Dussehra in 2006? Dussehra 2006 falls on Monday, October 2, 2006.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sat, 23 September 2006 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 30 September 2006 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 1 October 2006 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 2 October 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu, 13 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Mon, 2 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Sun, 21 October 2007 |
| 2008 | Thu, 9 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 28 September 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2006
- Durga Puja 2006 date — Sat, 30 September 2006
- Sharad Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 7 October 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Sharad Navratri 2006 date — Sat, 23 September 2006
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2006 date — Fri, 22 September 2006
- Dhanteras 2006 date — Thu, 19 October 2006
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 date — Fri, 20 October 2006
- Diwali 2006 date — Sun, 22 October 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Chhath Puja 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Anant Chaturdashi 2006 date — Wed, 6 September 2006
