When is Dussehra 2026?: Date, Shubh Muhurat and Significance

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, throughout many parts of India. The celebration is associated with Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura and it commemorates the triumph of good over evil.

Bengali Vijayadashami, which is celebrated on October 21, will feature farewell rituals and the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols by devotees to mark the conclusion of Durga Puja, while many regions of India will commemorate Dussehra on October 20.

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Shubh Muhurat and Significance:

The Dashami Tithi will start at 12:50 pm on October 20 and end at 2:11 pm on October 21, 2026, according to the Panchang for New Delhi. Mumbai and Pune timings are 2:19 pm to 3:06 pm and 2:16 pm to 3:02 pm respectively.

The festival promotes cultural unity, as people come together to participate in the festival. This festival not only serves as a commemoration of Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana but also symbolizes the importance of righteousness, virtue and moral integrity in our lives.

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