Dussehra 2013 Date — Monday, October 14, 2013
When is Dussehra in 2013? Dussehra 2013 falls on Monday, October 14, 2013.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sat, 5 October 2013 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 12 October 2013 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 13 October 2013 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 14 October 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Wed, 24 October 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 14 October 2013 |
| 2014 | Sat, 4 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Fri, 23 October 2015 |
| 2016 | Tue, 11 October 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Sharad Navratri 2013 date — Sat, 5 October 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2013 date — Fri, 4 October 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
