Dussehra 2049 Date — Wednesday, October 6, 2049
When is Dussehra in 2049? Dussehra 2049 falls on Wednesday, October 6, 2049.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2049 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 28 September 2049 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon, 4 October 2049 | |
| Maha Navami | Tue, 5 October 2049 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 6 October 2049 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2048 | Fri, 16 October 2048 |
| 2049 | Wed, 6 October 2049 |
| 2050 | Tue, 25 October 2050 |
| 2051 | Sun, 15 October 2051 |
| 2052 | Thu, 3 October 2052 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2049
- Durga Puja 2049 date — Mon, 4 October 2049
- Sharad Purnima 2049 date — Mon, 11 October 2049
- Sharad Navratri 2049 date — Tue, 28 September 2049
- Karva Chauth 2049 date — Thu, 14 October 2049
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2049 date — Mon, 27 September 2049
- Dhanteras 2049 date — Sun, 24 October 2049
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2049 date — Mon, 25 October 2049
- Diwali 2049 date — Tue, 26 October 2049
- Govardhan Puja 2049 date — Wed, 27 October 2049
- Bhai Dooj 2049 date — Thu, 28 October 2049
- Chhath Puja 2049 date — Mon, 1 November 2049
- Anant Chaturdashi 2049 date — Fri, 10 September 2049
