Dussehra 2056 Date — Wednesday, October 18, 2056
When is Dussehra in 2056? Dussehra 2056 falls on Wednesday, October 18, 2056.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2056 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Mon, 9 October 2056 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Mon, 16 October 2056 | |
| Maha Navami | Tue, 17 October 2056 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 18 October 2056 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2055 | Thu, 30 September 2055 |
| 2056 | Wed, 18 October 2056 |
| 2057 | Sun, 7 October 2057 |
| 2058 | Sat, 26 October 2058 |
| 2059 | Thu, 16 October 2059 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2056
- Durga Puja 2056 date — Mon, 16 October 2056
- Sharad Purnima 2056 date — Mon, 23 October 2056
- Sharad Navratri 2056 date — Mon, 9 October 2056
- Karva Chauth 2056 date — Fri, 27 October 2056
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2056 date — Mon, 9 October 2056
- Dhanteras 2056 date — Sun, 5 November 2056
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2056 date — Mon, 6 November 2056
- Diwali 2056 date — Tue, 7 November 2056
- Govardhan Puja 2056 date — Wed, 8 November 2056
- Bhai Dooj 2056 date — Thu, 9 November 2056
- Chhath Puja 2056 date — Sun, 12 November 2056
- Skanda Sashti 2056 date — Sun, 12 November 2056
