Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2083: 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) 2083
Wednesday, 20 October 2083 · Vijay muhurat 1:59 PM – 2:44 PM
Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 5:39 PM, 19 Oct – 5:03 PM, 20 Oct
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2084
Sunday, 8 October 2084 · Vijay muhurat 2:05 PM – 2:51 PM
Ashwin Shukla Dashami: 1:06 PM, 8 Oct – 10:57 AM, 9 Oct
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) dates 2083–2087
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2083 | Wednesday, 20 October 2083 · Vijay muhurat 1:59 PM – 2:44 PM |
| 2084 | Sunday, 8 October 2084 · Vijay muhurat 2:05 PM – 2:51 PM |
| 2085 | Friday, 28 September 2085 · Vijay muhurat 2:11 PM – 2:58 PM |
| 2086 | Thursday, 17 October 2086 · Vijay muhurat 2:00 PM – 2:46 PM |
| 2087 | … |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2083 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 20 October 2083 · Vijay muhurat 1:59 PM – 2:44 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 2083?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Wednesday, 20 October 2083, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2084?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Sunday, 8 October 2084, by the Shukla Dashami, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Vijay muhurat time for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
For New Delhi: 1:59 PM – 2:44 PM on Wednesday, 20 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 2085?
Friday, 28 September 2085 · Vijay muhurat 2:11 PM – 2:58 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2086?
Thursday, 17 October 2086 · Vijay muhurat 2:00 PM – 2:46 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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