Dussehra 2045 Date — Friday, October 20, 2045
When is Dussehra in 2045? Dussehra 2045 falls on Friday, October 20, 2045.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2045 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Wed, 11 October 2045 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 18 October 2045 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 19 October 2045 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 20 October 2045 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2044 | Sat, 1 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Fri, 20 October 2045 |
| 2046 | Tue, 9 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sat, 28 September 2047 |
| 2048 | Fri, 16 October 2048 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2045
- Durga Puja 2045 date — Wed, 18 October 2045
- Sharad Purnima 2045 date — Wed, 25 October 2045
- Sharad Navratri 2045 date — Wed, 11 October 2045
- Karva Chauth 2045 date — Sun, 29 October 2045
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2045 date — Tue, 10 October 2045
- Dhanteras 2045 date — Tue, 7 November 2045
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2045 date — Tue, 7 November 2045
- Diwali 2045 date — Wed, 8 November 2045
- Govardhan Puja 2045 date — Thu, 9 November 2045
- Bhai Dooj 2045 date — Fri, 10 November 2045
- Chhath Puja 2045 date — Tue, 14 November 2045
- Anant Chaturdashi 2045 date — Mon, 25 September 2045
