Dussehra 2086 Date — Friday, October 18, 2086
When is Dussehra in 2086? Dussehra 2086 falls on Friday, October 18, 2086.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2086 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Tue, 8 October 2086 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 16 October 2086 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 17 October 2086 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 18 October 2086 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Sat, 29 September 2085 |
| 2086 | Fri, 18 October 2086 |
| 2087 | Tue, 7 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Mon, 25 October 2088 |
| 2089 | Fri, 14 October 2089 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2086
- Durga Puja 2086 date — Wed, 16 October 2086
- Sharad Purnima 2086 date — Tue, 22 October 2086
- Karva Chauth 2086 date — Fri, 25 October 2086
- Sharad Navratri 2086 date — Tue, 8 October 2086
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2086 date — Mon, 7 October 2086
- Dhanteras 2086 date — Mon, 4 November 2086
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2086 date — Tue, 5 November 2086
- Diwali 2086 date — Wed, 6 November 2086
- Govardhan Puja 2086 date — Thu, 7 November 2086
- Bhai Dooj 2086 date — Fri, 8 November 2086
- Chhath Puja 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
- Skanda Sashti 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
