Dussehra 2027
What it is
Ends nine nights of Navratri, with garba in Gujarat and Durga Puja in Bengal. Effigies of Ravana are burned to show good winning over evil.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
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Questions
When is Dussehra in 2027?
Dussehra falls on Saturday, 9 October 2027. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Dussehra?
Ends nine nights of Navratri, with garba in Gujarat and Durga Puja in Bengal. Effigies of Ravana are burned to show good winning over evil.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.