Dussehra 2043 Date — Tuesday, October 13, 2043
When is Dussehra in 2043? Dussehra 2043 falls on Tuesday, October 13, 2043.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2043 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 4 October 2043 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 11 October 2043 | |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 12 October 2043 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Tue, 13 October 2043 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2042 | Fri, 24 October 2042 |
| 2043 | Tue, 13 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 1 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Fri, 20 October 2045 |
| 2046 | Tue, 9 October 2046 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2043
- Durga Puja 2043 date — Sun, 11 October 2043
- Sharad Purnima 2043 date — Sun, 18 October 2043
- Karva Chauth 2043 date — Wed, 21 October 2043
- Sharad Navratri 2043 date — Sun, 4 October 2043
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2043 date — Sat, 3 October 2043
- Dhanteras 2043 date — Fri, 30 October 2043
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2043 date — Sat, 31 October 2043
- Diwali 2043 date — Sun, 1 November 2043
- Govardhan Puja 2043 date — Mon, 2 November 2043
- Bhai Dooj 2043 date — Tue, 3 November 2043
- Anant Chaturdashi 2043 date — Fri, 18 September 2043
- Chhath Puja 2043 date — Sun, 8 November 2043
