Dussehra 2036 Date — Monday, September 29, 2036
When is Dussehra in 2036? Dussehra 2036 falls on Monday, September 29, 2036.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sat, 20 September 2036 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 27 September 2036 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 28 September 2036 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 29 September 2036 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Fri, 12 October 2035 |
| 2036 | Mon, 29 September 2036 |
| 2037 | Sun, 18 October 2037 |
| 2038 | Thu, 7 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Wed, 26 October 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2036
- Durga Puja 2036 date — Sat, 27 September 2036
- Sharad Purnima 2036 date — Sun, 5 October 2036
- Sharad Navratri 2036 date — Sat, 20 September 2036
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2036 date — Sat, 20 September 2036
- Karva Chauth 2036 date — Thu, 9 October 2036
- Dhanteras 2036 date — Fri, 17 October 2036
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 date — Sat, 18 October 2036
- Diwali 2036 date — Sun, 19 October 2036
- Govardhan Puja 2036 date — Mon, 20 October 2036
- Bhai Dooj 2036 date — Tue, 21 October 2036
- Anant Chaturdashi 2036 date — Thu, 4 September 2036
- Onam 2036 date — Wed, 3 September 2036
