Festival date and tithi
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029
दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana.
At a glance
When is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029 is on Tuesday, 16 October 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.
Also known as: Vijayadashami 2029, Dasara 2029.
- Date
- Tuesday, 16 October 2029
- Hindu date
- Shukla Dashami, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Aparahna (afternoon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, with Vijayadashami determined by the afternoon/aparahna presence of Dashami. This is why it can differ from a simple sunrise tithi lookup.
For 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 16 October 2029, with Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDussehra / Vijayadashami 2029 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ShravanaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029 is on Tuesday, 16 October 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2029?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is observed on Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2029 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
Plan around this festival
City dates and timings