Dussehra 2068 Date — Saturday, October 6, 2068
When is Dussehra in 2068? Dussehra 2068 falls on Saturday, October 6, 2068.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2068 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 27 September 2068 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 4 October 2068 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 5 October 2068 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 6 October 2068 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2067 | Mon, 17 October 2067 |
| 2068 | Sat, 6 October 2068 |
| 2069 | Fri, 25 October 2069 |
| 2070 | Tue, 14 October 2070 |
| 2071 | Sat, 3 October 2071 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2068
- Durga Puja 2068 date — Thu, 4 October 2068
- Sharad Purnima 2068 date — Thu, 11 October 2068
- Karva Chauth 2068 date — Sun, 14 October 2068
- Sharad Navratri 2068 date — Thu, 27 September 2068
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2068 date — Wed, 26 September 2068
- Dhanteras 2068 date — Tue, 23 October 2068
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2068 date — Wed, 24 October 2068
- Diwali 2068 date — Fri, 26 October 2068
- Govardhan Puja 2068 date — Sat, 27 October 2068
- Bhai Dooj 2068 date — Sun, 28 October 2068
- Chhath Puja 2068 date — Thu, 1 November 2068
- Anant Chaturdashi 2068 date — Mon, 10 September 2068
