Dussehra 2046 Date — Tuesday, October 9, 2046
When is Dussehra in 2046? Dussehra 2046 falls on Tuesday, October 9, 2046.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2046 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 30 September 2046 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 7 October 2046 | |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 8 October 2046 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Tue, 9 October 2046 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Fri, 20 October 2045 |
| 2046 | Tue, 9 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sat, 28 September 2047 |
| 2048 | Fri, 16 October 2048 |
| 2049 | Wed, 6 October 2049 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2046
- Durga Puja 2046 date — Sun, 7 October 2046
- Sharad Purnima 2046 date — Sun, 14 October 2046
- Sharad Navratri 2046 date — Sun, 30 September 2046
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2046 date — Sun, 30 September 2046
- Karva Chauth 2046 date — Fri, 19 October 2046
- Dhanteras 2046 date — Sat, 27 October 2046
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 date — Sun, 28 October 2046
- Diwali 2046 date — Mon, 29 October 2046
- Govardhan Puja 2046 date — Tue, 30 October 2046
- Bhai Dooj 2046 date — Wed, 31 October 2046
- Chhath Puja 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Anant Chaturdashi 2046 date — Fri, 14 September 2046
