Dussehra · 2027
Falls on: Saturday, October 9, 2027
Vijayadashami, on Ashvina Shukla Dashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil — Rama's victory over Ravana and the Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in the north, while shami worship, weapon worship, and the start of new learning mark the day elsewhere.
Dates computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Dussehra 2027
Rama/Durga
- Saturday, October 9, 2027View day panchang →Tithi window: 9:02 AM – 11:41 AMPuja window: 1:18 PM – 3:38 PM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dussehra?
- Vijayadashami, on Ashvina Shukla Dashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil — Rama's victory over Ravana and the Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in the north, while shami worship, weapon worship, and the start of new learning mark the day elsewhere.
- When is Dussehra 2027?
- Dussehra falls on Saturday, October 9, 2027.