Dussehra 2009 Date — Monday, September 28, 2009
When is Dussehra in 2009? Dussehra 2009 falls on Monday, September 28, 2009.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2009 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sat, 19 September 2009 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 26 September 2009 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 27 September 2009 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 28 September 2009 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Thu, 9 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Mon, 28 September 2009 |
| 2010 | Sun, 17 October 2010 |
| 2011 | Thu, 6 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Wed, 24 October 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2009
- Durga Puja 2009 date — Sat, 26 September 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Sharad Navratri 2009 date — Sat, 19 September 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2009 date — Fri, 18 September 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 date — Sat, 17 October 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Anant Chaturdashi 2009 date — Thu, 3 September 2009
- Onam 2009 date — Wed, 2 September 2009
