Dussehra 2024 in Nottingham

Saturday, October 12, 2024

In short

Dussehra 2024 falls on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Nottingham. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:27 AM and sunset 6:13 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Vijayadashami · Dasara · Dashain · Dashehra

Nottingham timings

Date
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Saturday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:13 PM
Moonrise
4:50 PM
Today’s Panchang in Nottingham

What is Dussehra?

Dussehra — Vijayadashami — marks Rama’s victory over Ravana and Durga’s over Mahishasura, on the tenth day of the waxing moon in Ashwin. Its date is set by the *aparahna*, the afternoon window, since that is when the victory is commemorated.

How it is observed

Effigies of Ravana are burnt at dusk across north India, closing a fortnight of Ramlila performances. The day is considered auspicious for any beginning, needing no separate muhurat.

Other cities

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Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2024 in Nottingham?

Dussehra 2024 in Nottingham is on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami.

Is Dussehra 2024 on the same day in Nottingham as in India?

Yes. Dussehra falls on Oct 12, 2024 in both Nottingham and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Dussehra called?

Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara, Dashain, Dashehra. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.