Dussehra 2029 Date — Tuesday, October 16, 2029
When is Dussehra in 2029? Dussehra 2029 falls on Tuesday, October 16, 2029.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Mon, 8 October 2029 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 14 October 2029 | |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 15 October 2029 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Tue, 16 October 2029 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Thu, 28 September 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 16 October 2029 |
| 2030 | Sun, 6 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Sat, 25 October 2031 |
| 2032 | Thu, 14 October 2032 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2029
- Durga Puja 2029 date — Sun, 14 October 2029
- Sharad Purnima 2029 date — Mon, 22 October 2029
- Sharad Navratri 2029 date — Mon, 8 October 2029
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2029 date — Sun, 7 October 2029
- Karva Chauth 2029 date — Fri, 26 October 2029
- Dhanteras 2029 date — Sun, 4 November 2029
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 date — Mon, 5 November 2029
- Diwali 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Govardhan Puja 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Bhai Dooj 2029 date — Wed, 7 November 2029
- Anant Chaturdashi 2029 date — Fri, 21 September 2029
- Chhath Puja 2029 date — Sun, 11 November 2029
