Dussehra 2048 Date — Friday, October 16, 2048
When is Dussehra in 2048? Dussehra 2048 falls on Friday, October 16, 2048.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2048 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 8 October 2048 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 14 October 2048 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 15 October 2048 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 16 October 2048 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2047 | Sat, 28 September 2047 |
| 2048 | Fri, 16 October 2048 |
| 2049 | Wed, 6 October 2049 |
| 2050 | Tue, 25 October 2050 |
| 2051 | Sun, 15 October 2051 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2048
- Durga Puja 2048 date — Wed, 14 October 2048
- Sharad Purnima 2048 date — Wed, 21 October 2048
- Sharad Navratri 2048 date — Thu, 8 October 2048
- Karva Chauth 2048 date — Sun, 25 October 2048
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2048 date — Wed, 7 October 2048
- Dhanteras 2048 date — Wed, 4 November 2048
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2048 date — Thu, 5 November 2048
- Diwali 2048 date — Fri, 6 November 2048
- Govardhan Puja 2048 date — Sat, 7 November 2048
- Bhai Dooj 2048 date — Sat, 7 November 2048
- Anant Chaturdashi 2048 date — Mon, 21 September 2048
- Chhath Puja 2048 date — Wed, 11 November 2048
