Dussehra 2028 Date — Thursday, September 28, 2028
When is Dussehra in 2028? Dussehra 2028 falls on Thursday, September 28, 2028.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Dussehra 2027 date · Dussehra 2029 date
Dussehra 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:12 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:10 pm |
| Moonrise | 03:09 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:36 am – 05:24 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:47 am – 12:35 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:41 pm – 03:10 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Dashami |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 28 September 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Dussehra 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 19 September 2028 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Tue, 26 September 2028 | |
| Maha Navami | Wed, 27 September 2028 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Thu, 28 September 2028 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Dussehra 2027 date |
| 2028 | Thu, 28 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Dussehra 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 2 October 2028
- Sharad Navratri 2028 date — Tue, 19 September 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2028 date — Mon, 18 September 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
Dussehra 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Vijay Muhurat | Aparahna puja time | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 02:11 pm – 02:59 pm | 01:23 pm – 03:47 pm | 11:47 am – 12:35 pm | 01:41 pm – 03:10 pm | 06:12 am | 06:10 pm |
| Mumbai | 02:29 pm – 03:17 pm | 01:41 pm – 04:05 pm | 12:04 pm – 12:52 pm | 01:58 pm – 03:29 pm | 06:28 am | 06:29 pm |
| Bengaluru | 02:10 pm – 02:59 pm | 01:22 pm – 03:47 pm | 11:45 am – 12:34 pm | 01:40 pm – 03:10 pm | 06:08 am | 06:11 pm |
| Chennai | 02:00 pm – 02:48 pm | 01:12 pm – 03:36 pm | 11:35 am – 12:23 pm | 01:29 pm – 02:59 pm | 05:58 am | 06:00 pm |
| Hyderabad | 02:07 pm – 02:55 pm | 01:19 pm – 03:43 pm | 11:42 am – 12:30 pm | 01:36 pm – 03:06 pm | 06:05 am | 06:07 pm |
| Kolkata | 01:27 pm – 02:15 pm | 12:39 pm – 03:03 pm | 11:02 am – 11:50 am | 12:56 pm – 02:26 pm | 05:27 am | 05:26 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 28 September 2028. Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of 15 daytime muhurtas and Aparahna the 4th of 5 daytime parts, both computed from each city’s sunrise and sunset.
Dussehra rituals step by step
- Complete the final Navratri puja to Devi in the morning and, where Durga idols are installed, perform visarjan.
- Perform Aparajita puja and Shami puja in the Aparahna (afternoon) period of Dashami — the Vijay Muhurat inside it is preferred.
- Worship tools, books, vehicles and instruments (Ayudha puja), cleaned and marked with kumkum and turmeric.
- Offer Shami leaves (and Apta leaves in Maharashtra) to elders and friends as symbolic gold, and seek blessings.
- In the evening, attend the Ravana Dahan of Ram Lila where it is held locally.
What to do on Dussehra 2028
- Start something new — learning (Vidyarambham), a business, a purchase — Vijayadashami is treated as auspicious for beginnings.
- Visit a Durga, Rama or Hanuman temple and join the Vijayadashami procession.
- Avoid scheduling the main puja inside Rahu Kaal; use the city table below for local times.
- Share sweets with neighbours and visit elders.
Dussehra 2028 FAQ
What time is Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra 2028 in Delhi?
Vijay Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 28 September 2028 is 02:11 pm – 02:59 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
What is Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra?
Vijay Muhurat is the 11th of the 15 muhurtas of daytime (sunrise to sunset). It is the preferred time on Dashami for Shami puja, Aparajita puja and starting new work. The table on this page computes it for each city from local sunrise and sunset.
What is Aparahna time for Dussehra puja?
Aparahna is the fourth of the five equal parts of daytime. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) pujas are traditionally done in the Aparahna period of Dashami tithi.
Is Dussehra the same as Vijayadashami?
Yes. Dussehra and Vijayadashami name the same day — Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.
