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 till 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
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Dussehra in 2026?
- In 2026, Dussehra is on Tuesday, 20 October. The tithi is Shukla Dashami.
- What is the puja muhurat for Dussehra 2026?
- On Tuesday, 20 October in New Delhi: Aparahna · 13:13 – 15:30. Shami puja, Aparajita puja and the Ravana Dahan are kept in the afternoon, Aparahna; the Vijay Muhurat falls inside it. Timings shift by a few minutes in other cities.
