Dussehra 2042 Date — Friday, October 24, 2042
When is Dussehra in 2042? Dussehra 2042 falls on Friday, October 24, 2042.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Wed, 15 October 2042 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 22 October 2042 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 23 October 2042 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 24 October 2042 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Sat, 5 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Fri, 24 October 2042 |
| 2043 | Tue, 13 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 1 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Fri, 20 October 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2042
- Durga Puja 2042 date — Wed, 22 October 2042
- Sharad Purnima 2042 date — Tue, 28 October 2042
- Karva Chauth 2042 date — Sat, 1 November 2042
- Sharad Navratri 2042 date — Wed, 15 October 2042
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2042 date — Mon, 13 October 2042
- Dhanteras 2042 date — Mon, 10 November 2042
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 date — Tue, 11 November 2042
- Diwali 2042 date — Wed, 12 November 2042
- Govardhan Puja 2042 date — Thu, 13 November 2042
- Bhai Dooj 2042 date — Fri, 14 November 2042
- Chhath Puja 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Anant Chaturdashi 2042 date — Sun, 28 September 2042
