Dussehra 2012 Date — Wednesday, October 24, 2012
When is Dussehra in 2012? Dussehra 2012 falls on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 16 September 2012 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon, 22 October 2012 | |
| Maha Navami | Tue, 23 October 2012 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 24 October 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Thu, 6 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Wed, 24 October 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 14 October 2013 |
| 2014 | Sat, 4 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 23 October 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2012
- Durga Puja 2012 date — Mon, 22 October 2012
- Sharad Purnima 2012 date — Mon, 29 October 2012
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2012 date — Mon, 15 October 2012
- Karva Chauth 2012 date — Sat, 3 November 2012
- Dhanteras 2012 date — Mon, 12 November 2012
- Diwali 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Govardhan Puja 2012 date — Wed, 14 November 2012
- Bhai Dooj 2012 date — Thu, 15 November 2012
- Anant Chaturdashi 2012 date — Sat, 29 September 2012
- Chhath Puja 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Skanda Sashti 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
