When is Dussehra in 2026, Know Vijaydashmi Date, Rituals and Celebration

Everyone is excited to know, when is Dussehra in 2026? The answer is this year Dussehra 2026 is celebrated on 20 October 2026 on Tuesday.

Dussehra 2026

Dussehra 2026 is one of the most popular festival of Hindu’s. The festival known as also known as vijaydashmi, Dassahra, and Dasara. It is celebrated every year after Navratri. Dussehra is celebrated to honour the victory of Lord Rama over the demon King Ravana. It is observed on 10th day of the Hindu month of Ashwin. It symbolise the victory of good over evil. The day is considered highly or species for new beginning and Vidya Aaram.

It is the festival of great joy and enthusiasm across India. On this occasion, people burn large effigies of Ravana, Meghanand, and Kumbhakaran. In many places of India Ram Leela is performed. Peoples and families visit the Dussehra fairs, programs, and religious events. As the Durga Puja lasts, everyone wants to know when is Dussehra in 2026. This year, Dashara aur Vijaydashmi 2026 is celebrated on 20 October 2026.

When is Dussehra in 2026?

Dashara 2026 celebrated every year on the 10th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Ashwin, and Paul in September and October, according to George calendar.

According to darik Panchang, Dussehra in 2026 will be celebrated on 20 October 2026 on Tuesday, the day after the 9 days of Navratri. The Vijaya Muhurt starts from 01: 16 p.m to 02:02 p.m.

Dashara Kab Hai 2026

The Dussehra 2026 date is 20 October which is on Tuesday. With the Dashami tithi begins at 12:50 p.m. On 20 October 2026 and Dashami tithi Ends on to 02:11 p.m. On 21 October 2026.

• Dussehra 2026 date – 20 October, Tuesday
• Dashami Tithi Begins – 12:50 PM on Oct 20, 2026
• Dashami Tithi Ends – 02:11 PM on Oct 21, 2026

History and Significance of Dussehra 2026

Dusshra 2026 has a great siginificance, the festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. On the auspicious day of Dussehra Lord Rama kill demon King Ravana. According to the Hindu mythology Ravana abducted goddess Sita and look her to Lanka. To rescue goddess Sita, Lord Rama along with his brother Lakshmana fought a great battle.

After a long difficult battle, Lord Rama defeated and killed Ravana on the 10th day. This represent the Trump of good over evil, righteousness over injustice. The austees day is also celebrated as Durga Visarjan. On this day people immerse the idol of Maa Durga in local rivers.

To celebrate this occasion people organised Ram Leela and in North India people burn the effigies of Ravana. The burning ofeffigies of Ravana symbolise the destruction of Evil and negative qualities.

Dushara is a day considered extremely fortunate for starting new businesses, purchasing land, and buyingnew cars. Also it is the best day when small children’s start writing their first letters under the supervision of prist or elders.

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How is Dussehra celebrated

Now you know when is Dussehra in 2026, it is also important to know how it is celebrated.

• Dussehra is one day festival that honour the victory of Ram over a demon King Ravana.
• On this day people take a holy bath in morning to remove the negative, and bringing positivity.
• People wear new clothes, meet families and friends share sweet.
• The day the specially known for Ravan dhan, in which the largest effigies of Ravan, meghnand and kumkaran are burnt.
• People visit fairs, cultural programs and religious events.
• Dussehra also mark the celebration of Goddess Durga victory over Mahishasur.

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