Dussehra 2053 Date — Wednesday, October 22, 2053
When is Dussehra in 2053? Dussehra 2053 falls on Wednesday, October 22, 2053.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2053 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 12 October 2053 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon, 20 October 2053 | |
| Maha Navami | Tue, 21 October 2053 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 22 October 2053 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2052 | Thu, 3 October 2052 |
| 2053 | Wed, 22 October 2053 |
| 2054 | Sun, 11 October 2054 |
| 2055 | Thu, 30 September 2055 |
| 2056 | Wed, 18 October 2056 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2053
- Durga Puja 2053 date — Mon, 20 October 2053
- Sharad Purnima 2053 date — Mon, 27 October 2053
- Karva Chauth 2053 date — Fri, 31 October 2053
- Sharad Navratri 2053 date — Sun, 12 October 2053
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2053 date — Sat, 11 October 2053
- Dhanteras 2053 date — Sat, 8 November 2053
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2053 date — Sun, 9 November 2053
- Diwali 2053 date — Mon, 10 November 2053
- Govardhan Puja 2053 date — Tue, 11 November 2053
- Bhai Dooj 2053 date — Wed, 12 November 2053
- Chhath Puja 2053 date — Sun, 16 November 2053
- Skanda Sashti 2053 date — Sun, 16 November 2053
