Dussehra · Vijayadashami 2026 · दशहरा · विजयादशमी
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Aparahna puja: 1:14 PM – 3:30 PM
In 33 days
Victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Shastra puja and Ravana dahan.
How this day falls for you
The festival is kept whatever your star. Your star only shows whether this is also a good day to begin something new — to buy, sign or start.
Panchang for Dussehra 2026
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwin |
| Tithi begins | 20 Oct, 12:50 PM |
| Tithi ends | 21 Oct, 2:12 PM |
| Nakshatra | Shravana |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 6:24 AM · 5:46 PM |
| Deity | Rama · Durga |
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Dussehra in other years
Also in October 2026
| Sun, 11 Oct | Sharad Navratri begins |
| Mon, 19 Oct | Durga Ashtami |
| Tue, 20 Oct | Maha Navami |
| Mon, 26 Oct | Sharad Purnima |
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Make your free KundliComputed for New Delhi from the Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsa) — not copied from a list. Times in other cities differ by a few minutes. All festivals of 2026.