Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October 2027 — in 352 days. On Dussehra 2026 (20 Oct), 24K gold was ₹1,26,520 per 10 grams; today it is ₹1,26,236 (−0.2%). Since Dussehra 2004 (₹6,226), gold in rupees has risen 20.3-fold — +14.7% a year on average — and was higher than on the previous Dussehra in 19 of 22 years.
Next Dussehra
9 Oct 2027
in 352 days
Today
₹1,26,236
24K ₹/10 g, live
Dussehra 2026
₹1,26,520
−0.2% since
Per year since 2004
+14.7%
in rupees
Up on the year
19 of 22
years
Gold rate on Dussehra, 2004–2026
24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams
Gold Rate on Every Dussehra
Price on each Dussehra (the last close before it when markets were shut), the change from the previous Dussehra, and the change from then to today.
International gold price in US dollars (COMEX futures close), converted at that day's exchange rate. This is the value of the metal before import duty, 3% GST, dealer premiums and making charges. When a festival fell on a weekend or holiday, the last close before it is used. Dates link to that month's daily prices.
Before and After Dussehra
Change in the gold price (in rupees) over the 30 days leading up to Dussehra, and over the 30 days after it.
30 days before: rose
14 of 23 years
Median, 30 days before
+2.1%
30 days after: fell
10 of 22 years
Median, 30 days after
+0.7%
If you had bought gold every Dussehra
× 10 grams of 24K gold
Buying 10 grams of 24K gold on Dussehra every year since 2004 (23 times) would have cost ₹8,20,468 in total. At today's price it is worth ₹29,03,429 (+254%).
Metal value only: no taxes, making charges or selling costs. Not investment advice.
About Dussehra
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrates the victory of good over evil and is considered a good day to begin anything new, including buying gold, vehicles and property. In Maharashtra people exchange apta leaves as symbolic "gold" (sona) on this day.
Dussehra falls on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Ashvin, at the end of Navratri. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India; some regions mark the day a day earlier or later. Dates from the AstroSage panchang for New Delhi, cross-checked with Drik Panchang, Prokerala and timeanddate.com.
Dussehra 2026 fell on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,26,520; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,15,892 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +14.7% compared with the previous Dussehra.
What was the gold rate on Dussehra 2025?
Dussehra 2025 fell on Thursday, 2 October 2025. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,10,288; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹1,01,024 (international price, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +52.7% compared with the previous Dussehra.
What was the gold rate on Dussehra 2024?
Dussehra 2024 fell on Saturday, 12 October 2024. 24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹72,231; 22K gold, ₹ per 10 grams: ₹66,164 (international price, last close before the festival on 11 Oct 2024, converted at that day's exchange rate, before local taxes and making charges). That was +36.2% compared with the previous Dussehra.
When is Dussehra 2027?
Dussehra 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October 2027. It falls on the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Ashvin, at the end of Navratri. Dates on this page are as observed in New Delhi, India.
Does the gold price go up before Dussehra?
Not reliably. In the 30 days before Dussehra, gold in rupees rose in 14 of 23 years since 2000, with a median change of +2.1%. Festival buying adds to demand, but the price is set by the world market, the dollar and the exchange rate.
Does gold get cheaper after Dussehra?
In the 30 days after Dussehra, gold in rupees fell in 10 of 22 years and rose in 12, with a median change of +0.7%. Past patterns are not a guide to any particular year.
How much has the gold rate risen since Dussehra 2004?
From ₹6,226 on Dussehra 2004 to ₹1,26,520 on Dussehra 2026 (24K gold, ₹ per 10 grams), or +14.7% a year. The biggest rise from one Dussehra to the next was +52.7% (2025) and the biggest fall −14.5% (2013).
Why do people buy gold on Dussehra?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrates the victory of good over evil and is considered a good day to begin anything new, including buying gold, vehicles and property. In Maharashtra people exchange apta leaves as symbolic "gold" (sona) on this day.
Are these the prices in shops?
No. They are the international gold price converted at that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal itself. Shop prices add import duty (which has changed many times since 2000) and GST (3% since July 2017), plus the dealer's premium and making charges on jewellery.