Dussehra 2061 Date — Monday, October 24, 2061
When is Dussehra in 2061? Dussehra 2061 falls on Monday, October 24, 2061.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2061 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 14 October 2061 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sat, 22 October 2061 | |
| Maha Navami | Sun, 23 October 2061 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Mon, 24 October 2061 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2060 | Tue, 5 October 2060 |
| 2061 | Mon, 24 October 2061 |
| 2062 | Fri, 13 October 2062 |
| 2063 | Mon, 1 October 2063 |
| 2064 | Sun, 19 October 2064 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2061
- Durga Puja 2061 date — Sat, 22 October 2061
- Sharad Purnima 2061 date — Fri, 28 October 2061
- Karva Chauth 2061 date — Tue, 1 November 2061
- Sharad Navratri 2061 date — Fri, 14 October 2061
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2061 date — Thu, 13 October 2061
- Dhanteras 2061 date — Wed, 9 November 2061
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2061 date — Thu, 10 November 2061
- Diwali 2061 date — Sat, 12 November 2061
- Govardhan Puja 2061 date — Sun, 13 November 2061
- Bhai Dooj 2061 date — Mon, 14 November 2061
- Chhath Puja 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
- Skanda Sashti 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
