Dussehra 2096 Date — Friday, October 26, 2096
When is Dussehra in 2096? Dussehra 2096 falls on Friday, October 26, 2096.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Wed, 17 October 2096 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Wed, 24 October 2096 | |
| Maha Navami | Thu, 25 October 2096 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Fri, 26 October 2096 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Sun, 9 October 2095 |
| 2096 | Fri, 26 October 2096 |
| 2097 | Wed, 16 October 2097 |
| 2098 | Sat, 4 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Fri, 23 October 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2096
- Durga Puja 2096 date — Wed, 24 October 2096
- Sharad Purnima 2096 date — Wed, 31 October 2096
- Karva Chauth 2096 date — Sat, 3 November 2096
- Sharad Navratri 2096 date — Wed, 17 October 2096
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2096 date — Tue, 16 October 2096
- Dhanteras 2096 date — Mon, 12 November 2096
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 date — Tue, 13 November 2096
- Diwali 2096 date — Wed, 14 November 2096
- Govardhan Puja 2096 date — Thu, 15 November 2096
- Bhai Dooj 2096 date — Sat, 17 November 2096
- Anant Chaturdashi 2096 date — Mon, 1 October 2096
- Chhath Puja 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
