Dussehra 2028
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, in 2028: the day and its afternoon pūjā time for your city, from the Āśvina śukla Daśamī.
Dussehra in Delhi
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Delhi, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Mumbai
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Mumbai, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Kolkata
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Kolkata, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Chennai
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Chennai, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Bengaluru
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Bengaluru, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Hyderabad
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Hyderabad, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Ahmedabad
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Ahmedabad, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Pune
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Pune, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Jaipur
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Jaipur, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Lucknow
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Lucknow, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in London
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In London, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in New York City
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In New York City, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Toronto
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Toronto, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Sydney
Thursday, 28 September
Dussehra is in 711 days. In Sydney, the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Wednesday and Thursday, and Śravaṇa holds Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Thursday.
Dussehra in Dubai
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Dubai, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Dussehra in Singapore
Wednesday, 27 September
Dussehra is in 710 days. In Singapore, the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Daśamī runs from Wed 08:09 to Thu 09:55: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Tuesday or Wednesday in London
London timeIn London, the Daśamī runs from Wed 03:39 to Thu 05:25: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Tuesday or Wednesday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Daśamī runs from Tue 22:39 to Thu 00:25: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Tuesday or Wednesday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Daśamī runs from Tue 22:39 to Thu 00:25: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Tuesday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Daśamī runs from Wed 12:39 to Thu 14:25: the Daśamī touches the afternoon on both Wednesday and Thursday, and Śravaṇa holds Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Thursday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Daśamī runs from Wed 06:39 to Thu 08:25: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
How the day is chosen
The afternoon is the main time and pradoṣa the secondary. When the Daśamī is in the afternoon of one day only, Dussehra is that day. When it is in both afternoons, Dussehra is the earlier day, unless Śravaṇa holds the later day’s afternoon.
Wednesday or Thursday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Daśamī runs from Wed 10:39 to Thu 12:25: the Daśamī holds Wednesday’s afternoon and not Thursday’s, so Dussehra is on Wednesday.
Popularly, Kerala’s Vidyarambham, a child’s first letters, is held on this day.
In Bengal, the worship of these days follows the Tithi-tattva: Durga Puja 2028
Dussehra 2028 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiPūjā 13:23 – 15:46
- MumbaiPūjā 13:41 – 16:05
- KolkataPūjā 12:39 – 15:02
- ChennaiPūjā 13:11 – 15:36
- BengaluruPūjā 13:22 – 15:46
- HyderabadPūjā 13:18 – 15:43
- AhmedabadPūjā 13:42 – 16:06
- PunePūjā 13:37 – 16:01
- JaipurPūjā 13:29 – 15:52
- LucknowPūjā 13:08 – 15:32
- LondonPūjā 14:01 – 16:23
- New York CityPūjā 13:57 – 16:20
- TorontoPūjā 14:19 – 16:41
- DubaiPūjā 13:21 – 15:44
- SingaporePūjā 14:07 – 16:32
- SydneyPūjā 12:59 – 14:25
Other years: Dussehra 2026, Dussehra 2027; all Dussehra dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284, with the page for each.
When is Dussehra 2028?
In Delhi, on Wednesday, 27 September 2028, with the Aparājitā pūjā in the afternoon, 13:23 to 15:46. In Sydney, it is Thursday, 28 September.
Is Vijayadashami the same day?
Yes. Dussehra is the popular name of Vijayādaśamī, the Āśvina śukla Daśamī, when Aparājitā is worshipped in the afternoon.
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Dussehra is decided by the Daśamī in the afternoon at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day.
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The Āśvina śukla Daśamī in the afternoon. When it is in both afternoons, the earlier day is kept, unless Śravaṇa holds the later one. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 283–284.
- Afternoon
- The fourth fifth of the daytime: our reading of the five-part day. Pradoṣa is the secondary time.
- Sunrise and sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method