Dussehra 2098 Date — Saturday, October 4, 2098
When is Dussehra in 2098? Dussehra 2098 falls on Saturday, October 4, 2098.
Observance: Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dussehra 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Navratri begins — Ghatasthapana | Thu, 25 September 2098 | |
| Maha Ashtami | Thu, 2 October 2098 | |
| Maha Navami | Fri, 3 October 2098 | |
| Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) | Sat, 4 October 2098 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2097 | Wed, 16 October 2097 |
| 2098 | Sat, 4 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Fri, 23 October 2099 |
| 2100 | Tue, 12 October 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Dussehra 2098
- Durga Puja 2098 date — Thu, 2 October 2098
- Sharad Purnima 2098 date — Fri, 10 October 2098
- Sharad Navratri 2098 date — Thu, 25 September 2098
- Karva Chauth 2098 date — Tue, 14 October 2098
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2098 date — Wed, 24 September 2098
- Dhanteras 2098 date — Wed, 22 October 2098
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2098 date — Thu, 23 October 2098
- Diwali 2098 date — Fri, 24 October 2098
- Govardhan Puja 2098 date — Sat, 25 October 2098
- Bhai Dooj 2098 date — Sun, 26 October 2098
- Anant Chaturdashi 2098 date — Tue, 9 September 2098
- Onam 2098 date — Mon, 8 September 2098
