Public Holiday India Also: Vijayadashami, Bijoya Dashami

Dussehra 2396

Sunday 13 October 2396

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When is Dussehra 2396?
Dussehra 2396 is on Sunday 13 October 2396 in India.
How many days until Dussehra 2396?
135114 days from today (Sunday 8 November 2026).
Is Dussehra a public holiday in India?
Yes. Dussehra is a national public holiday in India.
When is Dussehra 2397?
Dussehra 2397 is on Saturday 1 November 2397.
Is the date of Dussehra 2396 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
YogaDhriti
KaranaGara
Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset6:01 PM
Rahu Kaal4:33 PM - 6:01 PM
Abhijit11:45 AM - 12:32 PM
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Dussehra in other years

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23971 NovemberSaturdayView
239821 OctoberWednesdayView