Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: date and muhurat

दशहरा (विजयादशमी) 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is on 20 October 2026, Tuesday.

Vijay muhurat: 1:59 PM – 2:45 PM
Aparahna puja: 1:14 PM – 3:30 PM
Shukla Dashami: 12:50 PM to 2:12 PM (21 Oct)

What it is and how it is observed

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Shami puja, Aparajita puja and the burning of Ravana effigies are held in the afternoon; the Vijay muhurat is considered good for starting anything new.

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Shukla Dashami: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day).

Dates follow Drik Panchang (Dashami in Aparahna, Shravana nakshatra preferred). In Bengal and some almanacs Vijayadashami can fall a day later.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

What is the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Vijay muhurat: 1:59 PM – 2:45 PM; Aparahna puja: 1:14 PM – 3:30 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 observed on 20 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Shukla Dashami: tithi prevailing at Aparahna (fourth fifth of the day). In 2026 that is 20 October 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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