Dussehra 2074 Date — Sunday, September 30, 2074
When is Dussehra in 2074? Dussehra 2074 falls on Sunday, September 30, 2074.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2074 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 21 September 2074 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Fri, 28 September 2074 | |
| Maha Navami | Sat, 29 September 2074 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sun, 30 September 2074 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2073 | Tue, 10 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Sun, 30 September 2074 |
| 2075 | Sat, 19 October 2075 |
| 2076 | Thu, 8 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Wed, 27 October 2077 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2074
- Durga Puja 2074 date — Fri, 28 September 2074
- Sharad Purnima 2074 date — Fri, 5 October 2074
- Sharad Navratri 2074 date — Fri, 21 September 2074
- Karva Chauth 2074 date — Tue, 9 October 2074
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2074 date — Fri, 21 September 2074
- Dhanteras 2074 date — Thu, 18 October 2074
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 date — Fri, 19 October 2074
- Diwali 2074 date — Sat, 20 October 2074
- Govardhan Puja 2074 date — Sun, 21 October 2074
- Bhai Dooj 2074 date — Mon, 22 October 2074
- Chhath Puja 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Skanda Sashti 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
