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Tuesday, 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Dashami
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Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 · दशहरा / विजयदशमी
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Ashwin Shukla Dashami). Vijayadashami celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura — the triumph of good over evil.
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Significance
Vijayadashami celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura — the triumph of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burnt, and the day is an abujha muhurat where any endeavour is blessed.
How Dussehra / Vijayadashami is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Ravana Dahan, Shastra/Ayudha Puja, Aparajita puja, and new beginnings.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Ashwin Shukla Dashami |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | In 67 days |
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Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 — common questions
When is Dussehra / Vijayadashami in 2026?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
What is the significance of Dussehra / Vijayadashami?
Vijayadashami celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura — the triumph of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burnt, and the day is an abujha muhurat where any endeavour is blessed.
How is Dussehra / Vijayadashami observed?
Ravana Dahan, Shastra/Ayudha Puja, Aparajita puja, and new beginnings. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Dussehra / Vijayadashami on?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is observed on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.