Dussehra 2097 Date — Wednesday, October 16, 2097
When is Dussehra in 2097? Dussehra 2097 falls on Wednesday, October 16, 2097.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2097 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Sun, 6 October 2097 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Sun, 13 October 2097 | |
| Maha Navami | Mon, 14 October 2097 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Wed, 16 October 2097 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2096 | Fri, 26 October 2096 |
| 2097 | Wed, 16 October 2097 |
| 2098 | Sat, 4 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Fri, 23 October 2099 |
| 2100 | Tue, 12 October 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2097
- Durga Puja 2097 date — Sun, 13 October 2097
- Sharad Purnima 2097 date — Mon, 21 October 2097
- Karva Chauth 2097 date — Thu, 24 October 2097
- Sharad Navratri 2097 date — Sun, 6 October 2097
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2097 date — Sat, 5 October 2097
- Dhanteras 2097 date — Sat, 2 November 2097
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2097 date — Sun, 3 November 2097
- Diwali 2097 date — Mon, 4 November 2097
- Govardhan Puja 2097 date — Tue, 5 November 2097
- Bhai Dooj 2097 date — Wed, 6 November 2097
- Chhath Puja 2097 date — Sun, 10 November 2097
- Skanda Sashti 2097 date — Sun, 10 November 2097
