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Dussehra 2030: date and Vijay muhurat

Dussehra is on Sunday, 6 October, 2030. In Hyderabad, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:15 pm to 3:38 pm. Shukla Dashami runs from 7:01 pm, 5 Oct to 5:41 pm, 6 Oct.

About Dussehra

Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the day after the nine nights of Navaratri. It celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. In South India it is a favoured day to begin learning (Vidyarambham); in North India Ravana effigies are burnt at the end of Ramlila; in Mysuru it closes the Dasara celebrations with the Jamboo Savari procession.

How the timing is decided

The main observances, including Shami puja and Aparajita puja, are done in the afternoon (aparahna) while Dashami prevails. The whole day is traditionally considered auspicious for new beginnings.

What to do

  • Worship the Shami tree and exchange Shami (Jammi) leaves
  • Begin a new course, instrument or skill
  • Worship tools, vehicles and books if not done on Navami

Dussehra 2030 muhurat by city

Shukla Dashami runs from 7:01 pm, 5 Oct to 5:41 pm, 6 Oct (Indian Standard Time).

CityDatePuja windowSunset
Hyderabad6 Oct1:15 pm to 3:38 pm6:01 pm
Delhi6 Oct1:19 pm to 3:40 pm6:01 pm
Mumbai6 Oct1:37 pm to 4:00 pm6:22 pm
Chennai6 Oct1:08 pm to 3:32 pm5:55 pm
Bengaluru6 Oct1:19 pm to 3:42 pm6:06 pm
Kolkata6 Oct12:35 pm to 2:57 pm5:19 pm
Vijayawada6 Oct1:06 pm to 3:29 pm5:52 pm
Visakhapatnam6 Oct12:56 pm to 3:19 pm5:42 pm
Pune6 Oct1:33 pm to 3:56 pm6:19 pm
Ahmedabad6 Oct1:38 pm to 4:00 pm6:22 pm
Jaipur6 Oct1:25 pm to 3:46 pm6:07 pm
Lucknow6 Oct1:04 pm to 3:26 pm5:47 pm

Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.

Also on Sunday, 6 October in Hyderabad

  • Rahu Kalam4:31 pm to 6:01 pm
  • Sunrise and sunset6:07 am and 6:01 pm
  • Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:23 pm, moonset 1:18 am
  • Tithi at sunriseShukla Dashami
  • NakshatraShravana

Full Panchang for this day

Dussehra 2030 Choghadiya in Hyderabad

Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Dussehra from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.

TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:07 am to 7:36 amUdvegAvoid
7:36 am to 9:05 amCharWeak
9:05 am to 10:34 amLabhGood
10:34 am to 12:04 pmAmritGood
12:04 pm to 1:33 pmKaalAvoid
1:33 pm to 3:02 pmShubhGood
3:02 pm to 4:31 pmRogAvoid
4:31 pm to 6:01 pmUdvegAvoid
6:01 pm to 7:31 pm (night)ShubhGood
7:31 pm to 9:02 pm (night)AmritGood
9:02 pm to 10:33 pm (night)CharWeak
10:33 pm to 12:04 am (night)RogAvoid
12:04 am to 1:34 am (night)KaalAvoid
1:34 am to 3:05 am (night)LabhGood
3:05 am to 4:36 am (night)UdvegAvoid
4:36 am to 6:07 am (night)ShubhGood

Questions people ask

When is Dussehra in 2030?

Dussehra is on Sunday, 6 October, 2030.

What is the Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra 2030 in Hyderabad?

Vijay Muhurat, the eleventh of the fifteen daytime muhurtas, is 2:03 pm to 2:50 pm in Hyderabad. It is traditionally the most favoured time on Dussehra for Shami puja and new starts.

What is the Dussehra 2030 Vijay muhurat in Hyderabad?

In Hyderabad, the afternoon (aparahna) window is 1:15 pm to 3:38 pm. Shukla Dashami runs from 7:01 pm, 5 Oct to 5:41 pm, 6 Oct.

Why is Dussehra celebrated?

Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the day after the nine nights of Navaratri. It celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.