Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2281

Sunday 23 October 2281

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Quick answers

When is Dussehra 2281?
Dussehra 2281 is on Sunday 23 October 2281 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2281?
93124 days from today (Thursday 5 November 2026).
Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
When is Dussehra 2282?
Dussehra 2282 is on Thursday 12 October 2282.
Is the date of Dussehra 2281 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

Held on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the day after the nine nights of Navratri.

Significance

Celebrates the victory of good over evil: Rama over Ravana, and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.

How it is celebrated

  • Ramlila performances ending with the burning of Ravana effigies
  • Durga idol immersion in Bengal and the east
  • Shami tree worship and exchanging Apta leaves in Maharashtra
  • Starting new ventures on this auspicious day

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dashami
NakshatraShravana
YogaShula
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset5:48 PM
Rahu Kaal4:22 PM - 5:48 PM
Abhijit11:43 AM - 12:28 PM
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Dussehra in other years

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228331 OctoberWednesdayView