Festival date and tithi

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030

दशहरा / विजयादशमी

Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana.

At a glance

When is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030?

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030 is on Sunday, 6 October 2030. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.

Also known as: Vijayadashami 2030, Dasara 2030.

Date
Sunday, 6 October 2030
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 2030, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 6 October 2030, 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 calculated

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Shravana

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

Significance

Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Ravana effigy burningShami PujaWeapon worship

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030?

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030 is on Sunday, 6 October 2030. The Hindu date is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin.

What is the tithi for Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030?

Dussehra / Vijayadashami is observed on Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2030 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.

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