Dussehra 2081 Date — Sunday, October 12, 2081
When is Dussehra in 2081? Dussehra 2081 falls on Sunday, October 12, 2081.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2081 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Fri, 3 October 2081 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Fri, 10 October 2081 | |
| Maha Navami | Sat, 11 October 2081 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sun, 12 October 2081 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2080 | Wed, 23 October 2080 |
| 2081 | Sun, 12 October 2081 |
| 2082 | Thu, 1 October 2082 |
| 2083 | Wed, 20 October 2083 |
| 2084 | Mon, 9 October 2084 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2081
- Durga Puja 2081 date — Fri, 10 October 2081
- Sharad Purnima 2081 date — Fri, 17 October 2081
- Sharad Navratri 2081 date — Fri, 3 October 2081
- Karva Chauth 2081 date — Tue, 21 October 2081
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2081 date — Thu, 2 October 2081
- Dhanteras 2081 date — Thu, 30 October 2081
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2081 date — Fri, 31 October 2081
- Diwali 2081 date — Sat, 1 November 2081
- Govardhan Puja 2081 date — Sat, 1 November 2081
- Bhai Dooj 2081 date — Sun, 2 November 2081
- Chhath Puja 2081 date — Thu, 6 November 2081
- Skanda Sashti 2081 date — Thu, 6 November 2081
