Dussehra 2076 Date — Thursday, October 8, 2076
When is Dussehra in 2076? Dussehra 2076 falls on Thursday, October 8, 2076.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2076 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 29 September 2076 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Tue, 6 October 2076 | |
| Maha Navami | Wed, 7 October 2076 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Thu, 8 October 2076 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2075 | Sat, 19 October 2075 |
| 2076 | Thu, 8 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Wed, 27 October 2077 |
| 2078 | Sun, 16 October 2078 |
| 2079 | Thu, 5 October 2079 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2076
- Durga Puja 2076 date — Tue, 6 October 2076
- Sharad Purnima 2076 date — Mon, 12 October 2076
- Karva Chauth 2076 date — Fri, 16 October 2076
- Sharad Navratri 2076 date — Tue, 29 September 2076
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2076 date — Mon, 28 September 2076
- Dhanteras 2076 date — Sun, 25 October 2076
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2076 date — Mon, 26 October 2076
- Diwali 2076 date — Tue, 27 October 2076
- Govardhan Puja 2076 date — Wed, 28 October 2076
- Bhai Dooj 2076 date — Thu, 29 October 2076
- Chhath Puja 2076 date — Mon, 2 November 2076
- Skanda Sashti 2076 date — Mon, 2 November 2076
