Dussehra 2071 Date — Saturday, October 3, 2071
When is Dussehra in 2071? Dussehra 2071 falls on Saturday, October 3, 2071.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2071 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 24 September 2071 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 1 October 2071 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 2 October 2071 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 3 October 2071 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2070 | Tue, 14 October 2070 |
| 2071 | Sat, 3 October 2071 |
| 2072 | Fri, 21 October 2072 |
| 2073 | Tue, 10 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Sun, 30 September 2074 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2071
- Durga Puja 2071 date — Thu, 1 October 2071
- Sharad Purnima 2071 date — Fri, 9 October 2071
- Sharad Navratri 2071 date — Thu, 24 September 2071
- Karva Chauth 2071 date — Tue, 13 October 2071
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2071 date — Wed, 23 September 2071
- Dhanteras 2071 date — Wed, 21 October 2071
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2071 date — Thu, 22 October 2071
- Diwali 2071 date — Fri, 23 October 2071
- Govardhan Puja 2071 date — Sat, 24 October 2071
- Bhai Dooj 2071 date — Sun, 25 October 2071
- Anant Chaturdashi 2071 date — Tue, 8 September 2071
- Onam 2071 date — Mon, 7 September 2071
