Dussehra 2044 Date — Saturday, October 1, 2044
When is Dussehra in 2044? Dussehra 2044 falls on Saturday, October 1, 2044.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2044 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 22 September 2044 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 29 September 2044 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 30 September 2044 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 1 October 2044 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2043 | Tue, 13 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 1 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Fri, 20 October 2045 |
| 2046 | Tue, 9 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sat, 28 September 2047 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2044
- Durga Puja 2044 date — Thu, 29 September 2044
- Sharad Purnima 2044 date — Thu, 6 October 2044
- Sharad Navratri 2044 date — Thu, 22 September 2044
- Karva Chauth 2044 date — Mon, 10 October 2044
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2044 date — Wed, 21 September 2044
- Dhanteras 2044 date — Tue, 18 October 2044
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2044 date — Wed, 19 October 2044
- Diwali 2044 date — Thu, 20 October 2044
- Govardhan Puja 2044 date — Fri, 21 October 2044
- Bhai Dooj 2044 date — Sat, 22 October 2044
- Anant Chaturdashi 2044 date — Tue, 6 September 2044
- Onam 2044 date — Mon, 5 September 2044
