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 and timings for Edmonton.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi covers most of Aparahna, the afternoon, in Edmonton.
Dussehra 2027
Rama/Durga
- Saturday, October 9, 2027View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Oct 8, 9:32 PM – Sun, Oct 10, 12:11 AM MDTPuja window: 2:26 – 4:39 PM MDT
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.