Dussehra 2040 Date — Monday, October 15, 2040
When is Dussehra in 2040? Dussehra 2040 falls on Monday, October 15, 2040.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2040 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 7 October 2040 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 13 October 2040 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 14 October 2040 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 15 October 2040 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2039 | Wed, 26 October 2039 |
| 2040 | Mon, 15 October 2040 |
| 2041 | Sat, 5 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Fri, 24 October 2042 |
| 2043 | Tue, 13 October 2043 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2040
- Durga Puja 2040 date — Sat, 13 October 2040
- Sharad Purnima 2040 date — Sat, 20 October 2040
- Sharad Navratri 2040 date — Sun, 7 October 2040
- Karva Chauth 2040 date — Wed, 24 October 2040
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2040 date — Sat, 6 October 2040
- Dhanteras 2040 date — Fri, 2 November 2040
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2040 date — Sat, 3 November 2040
- Diwali 2040 date — Sun, 4 November 2040
- Govardhan Puja 2040 date — Mon, 5 November 2040
- Bhai Dooj 2040 date — Tue, 6 November 2040
- Chhath Puja 2040 date — Sat, 10 November 2040
- Anant Chaturdashi 2040 date — Wed, 19 September 2040
