Dussehra 2027: Quick Answer
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2027 falls on Saturday, 9 October 2027. The Vijay muhurat is 2:05 PM to 2:52 PM in New Delhi (47 minutes) and 2:11 PM to 2:58 PM in Jaipur. The Dashami tithi runs from 9:01 AM on 9 October to 11:40 AM on 10 October, and Shravana nakshatra from 10:17 AM on 9 October to 1:25 PM on 10 October. In Bengal, Bijoya Dashami (Durga visarjan) is on Sunday, 10 October.
| Detail | Delhi | Jaipur |
|---|---|---|
| Dussehra | Sat, 9 Oct | Sat, 9 Oct |
| Vijay muhurat | 2:05 – 2:52 PM | 2:11 – 2:58 PM |
| Dashami tithi | 9:01 AM, 9 Oct – 11:40 AM, 10 Oct | same |
| Shravana nakshatra | 10:17 AM, 9 Oct – 1:25 PM, 10 Oct | same |
| Navratri parana | 9 Oct, after Navami ends (9:01 AM) | same |
| Bengal Bijoya Dashami | Sun, 10 Oct | — |
Why 9 October?
Dussehra is celebrated when Dashami prevails in Aparahna (the afternoon). On 9 October, Dashami begins at 9:01 AM and is present through the afternoon, and Shravana nakshatra — considered especially auspicious for Vijayadashami — is also present. So 9 October is Dussehra across North India.
Rituals
- •Shastra Puja / Ayudha Puja: clean and worship weapons, tools, books, vehicles.
- •Shami Puja: worship the Shami tree in the afternoon; exchange Shami/Apta leaves as "gold".
- •Aparajita Puja: worship Goddess Aparajita in the north-east.
- •Ravan Dahan: effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt after sunset.
- •Seemollanghan: crossing the village boundary — a symbol of victory.
Famous Dussehra Celebrations
- •Mysuru (Karnataka): the illuminated palace and the Jamboo Savari procession carrying Goddess Chamundeshwari in a golden howdah.
- •Kullu (Himachal Pradesh): begins on Vijayadashami and lasts about a week; hundreds of local deities gather around Lord Raghunath's chariot, and no Ravana is burnt.
- •Bastar (Chhattisgarh): a festival of about 75 days dedicated to Goddess Danteshwari.
- •Bengal: Bijoya Dashami with Durga visarjan and sindoor khela — on 10 October in 2027.
The Ramlila of Ramnagar in Varanasi runs for about a month, and the Ramlila tradition is on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Ravana's ten heads are read as ten vices — lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, envy, selfishness, injustice, cruelty and falsehood.
Summary
Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October; Vijay muhurat 2:05–2:52 PM (Delhi), 2:11–2:58 PM (Jaipur). Ravan Dahan takes place after sunset that evening.
