Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2049: 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) 2049

Wednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM

Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 11:52 PM, 5 Oct – 9:21 PM, 6 Oct

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2050

Tuesday, 25 October 2050 · Vijay muhurat 1:57 PM – 2:42 PM

Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 2:48 AM, 25 Oct – 12:18 AM, 26 Oct

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) dates 2049–2053

YearDate and muhurat
2049Wednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM
2050Tuesday, 25 October 2050 · Vijay muhurat 1:57 PM – 2:42 PM
2051Sunday, 15 October 2051 · Vijay muhurat 2:01 PM – 2:47 PM
2052Thursday, 3 October 2052 · Vijay muhurat 2:08 PM – 2:55 PM
2053Tuesday, 21 October 2053 · Vijay muhurat 1:58 PM – 2:44 PM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2049 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM
MumbaiWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:25 PM – 3:12 PM
KolkataWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 1:22 PM – 2:10 PM
ChennaiWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 1:56 PM – 2:44 PM
BengaluruWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:07 PM – 2:54 PM
HyderabadWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:02 PM – 2:50 PM
PuneWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:21 PM – 3:08 PM
AhmedabadWednesday, 6 October 2049 · Vijay muhurat 2:25 PM – 3:13 PM

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.

  1. Worship tools and weapons (Ayudha puja), as custom allows
  2. Watch or join Ramlila and the burning of Ravana's effigy
  3. Exchange shami or apta leaves as 'gold'
  4. 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 2049?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Wednesday, 6 October 2049, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2050?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 25 October 2050, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Vijay muhurat time for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?

For New Delhi: 2:06 PM – 2:53 PM on Wednesday, 6 October. 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 2051?

Sunday, 15 October 2051 · Vijay muhurat 2:01 PM – 2:47 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2052?

Thursday, 3 October 2052 · Vijay muhurat 2:08 PM – 2:55 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2053?

Tuesday, 21 October 2053 · Vijay muhurat 1:58 PM – 2:44 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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