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Dussehra

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About Dussehra

Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is observed by burning effigies of Ravana. The festival is a public holiday in several Indian states and concludes the ten-day Navratri celebrations.

a man standing in front of a firework display
Photo by Joshua Gobin on UnsplashUpdated 13 Oct 2026

How it's celebrated

  • Garba and dandiya nights
  • Fasting and prayers
  • Durga puja pandals

When is Dussehra in India?

Dussehra dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Tuesday, 24 OctoberPast
  • 2024Saturday, 12 OctoberPast
  • 2025Thursday, 2 OctoberPast
  • 2026Tuesday, 20 OctoberPast
  • 2027Saturday, 9 October in 341 days
  • 2028Wednesday, 27 Septemberin 695 days
  • 2029Tuesday, 16 Octoberin 1079 days
  • 2030Sunday, 6 Octoberin 1434 days
  • 2031Saturday, 25 Octoberin 1818 days

October 2027

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