Dussehra 2026
Vijayadashami
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana — the triumph of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burned in many cities; in others, the day marks the conclusion of Navratri.
Puja muhurat · Aparahna
13:13 – 15:30
2h 16m
Shami puja, Aparajita puja and the Ravana Dahan are kept in the afternoon, Aparahna; the Vijay Muhurat falls inside it.
Tithi Shukla Dashami upto 14:12 (21 Oct)
Lunar month Ashwin · Shukla Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:24
- Sunset
- 17:46
- Moonrise
- 14:19
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangFestivals around this day
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FAQs
- When is Dussehra in 2026?
- Dussehra 2026 is on October 20, 2026. The tithi is Shukla Dashami.
- What is the puja muhurat for Dussehra 2026?
- Shami puja, Aparajita puja and the Ravana Dahan are kept in the afternoon, Aparahna; the Vijay Muhurat falls inside it. {kaal} on October 20, 2026 is 13:13 – 15:30 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
