Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2028: date and puja muhurat
The tenth day of Ashwin's bright half, the day of victory.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2028
Wednesday, 27 September 2028 · Vijay muhurat 2:11 PM – 2:59 PM
Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 8:09 AM, 27 Sept – 9:55 AM, 28 Sept
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2029
Tuesday, 16 October 2029 · Vijay muhurat 2:01 PM – 2:47 PM
Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 4:38 AM, 16 Oct – 5:23 AM, 17 Oct
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) dates 2028–2032
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Wednesday, 27 September 2028 · Vijay muhurat 2:11 PM – 2:59 PM |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 16 October 2029 · Vijay muhurat 2:01 PM – 2:47 PM |
| 2030 | Sunday, 6 October 2030 · Vijay muhurat 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM |
| 2031 | Saturday, 25 October 2031 · Vijay muhurat 1:57 PM – 2:42 PM |
| 2032 | … |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2028 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 27 September 2028 · Vijay muhurat 2:11 PM – 2:59 PM |
| Mumbai | … |
| Kolkata | … |
| Chennai | … |
| Bengaluru | … |
| Hyderabad | … |
| Pune | … |
| Ahmedabad | … |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The tenth day of Ashwin's bright half, the day of victory. It marks Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura: the victory of good.
Why it matters
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil: Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.
How it is traditionally kept
Effigies of Ravana burned at dusk, worship of weapons and tools (Ayudha puja) in many places, and new beginnings at the Vijay muhurat.
- Worship tools and weapons (Ayudha puja), as custom allows
- Watch or join Ramlila and the burning of Ravana's effigy
- Exchange shami or apta leaves as 'gold'
- Begin new learning or work
Across India
Mysuru Dasara in Karnataka, Kullu Dussehra in Himachal, Bijoya Dashami with idol immersion in Bengal.
Questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2028?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Wednesday, 27 September 2028, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2029?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 16 October 2029, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Vijay muhurat time for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
For New Delhi: 2:11 PM – 2:59 PM on Wednesday, 27 September. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
The tenth day of Ashwin's bright half, the day of victory. It marks Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura: the victory of good.
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2030?
Sunday, 6 October 2030 · Vijay muhurat 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2031?
Saturday, 25 October 2031 · Vijay muhurat 1:57 PM – 2:42 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrated across India?
Mysuru Dasara in Karnataka, Kullu Dussehra in Himachal, Bijoya Dashami with idol immersion in Bengal.
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