Festival date logic

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030

दशहरा / विजयादशमी

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

Direct answer

When is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030?

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

Also searched as: Vijayadashami 2030, Dasara 2030.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 6 October 2030

Hindu date

Shukla Dashami, Ashwin

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami (10th day of bright fortnight in Ashwin). This is the day after Navaratri ends, commemorating Rama's victory over Ravana, typically in October.

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.

Read the calculation methodology

Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Shravana

Common observance

none

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?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Dussehra / Vijayadashami.

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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Citation summary

Samvat lists Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2030 on Sunday, 6 October 2030 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.