Dussehra 2079 Date — Thursday, October 5, 2079
When is Dussehra in 2079? Dussehra 2079 falls on Thursday, October 5, 2079.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2079 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 26 September 2079 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Tue, 3 October 2079 | |
| Maha Navami | Wed, 4 October 2079 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Thu, 5 October 2079 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2078 | Sun, 16 October 2078 |
| 2079 | Thu, 5 October 2079 |
| 2080 | Wed, 23 October 2080 |
| 2081 | Sun, 12 October 2081 |
| 2082 | Thu, 1 October 2082 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2079
- Durga Puja 2079 date — Tue, 3 October 2079
- Sharad Purnima 2079 date — Tue, 10 October 2079
- Sharad Navratri 2079 date — Tue, 26 September 2079
- Karva Chauth 2079 date — Sat, 14 October 2079
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2079 date — Mon, 25 September 2079
- Dhanteras 2079 date — Sun, 22 October 2079
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2079 date — Mon, 23 October 2079
- Diwali 2079 date — Tue, 24 October 2079
- Govardhan Puja 2079 date — Wed, 25 October 2079
- Bhai Dooj 2079 date — Thu, 26 October 2079
- Anant Chaturdashi 2079 date — Sun, 10 September 2079
- Chhath Puja 2079 date — Tue, 31 October 2079
