Dussehra 2028 in Johannesburg

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In short

Dussehra 2028 falls on Wednesday, September 27, 2028 in Johannesburg. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Puja Muhurat is 1:12 PM – 3:38 PM. Sunrise is 5:52 AM and sunset 6:05 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Vijayadashami · Dasara · Dashain · Dashehra

Johannesburg timings

Date
Wednesday, September 27, 2028
Wednesday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
6:05 PM
Moonrise
12:55 PM
Moonset
1:57 AM

Shubh muhurat in Johannesburg

Puja Muhurat1:12 PM – 3:38 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid11:58 AM – 1:30 PM

Windows are computed for this city — the tithi decides which are valid, so they shift with your location and are not the Indian times. Abhijit and Rahu Kaal belong to the day itself rather than to the festival.

Today’s Panchang in Johannesburg

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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2028 in Johannesburg?

Dussehra 2028 in Johannesburg is on Wednesday, September 27, 2028. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Dashami.

What is the Puja Muhurat for Dussehra in Johannesburg?

Puja Muhurat in Johannesburg on Sep 27, 2028 is 1:12 PM – 3:38 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Dussehra 2028 on the same day in Johannesburg as in India?

Yes. Dussehra falls on Sep 27, 2028 in both Johannesburg 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.