Dussehra

festivals

Also known as: Vijayadashami, VijayaDashami

Quick Overview

Date in 2026: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tithi: Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 12:51 PM, Oct 20 to 02:12 PM, Oct 21
Lunar month: Ashwin · Shukla Paksha

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Dussehra

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lunar Month: Ashwin

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:12:51 PM, Oct 20

Tithi Ends:02:12 PM, Oct 21

Dussehra at a Glance

Dussehra is fixed by the lunar calendar to Ashwin Shukla Dashami, the 10th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Ashwin.

Tithi rule: Ashwin Shukla Dashami (Purnimanta)Shukla Dashami Ashwin month
Tithi swami and group: Yama · Purna Tithi

Ashwin Shukla Dashami in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2027	09:03 AM, Sat, Oct 9	11:41 AM, Sun, Oct 10
2028	08:10 AM, Wed, Sep 27	09:56 AM, Thu, Sep 28
2029	04:39 AM, Tue, Oct 16	05:24 AM, Wed, Oct 17
2031	09:51 PM, Fri, Oct 24	07:46 PM, Sat, Oct 25

Panchanga on This Day

Dussehra · Oct 20, 2026

VaaraMangalavara

TithiShukla Navami10:52 AM → 12:51 PM

NakshatraShravana03:38 PM → 06:02 PM

YogaShoola

KaranKaulava

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:43 AM → 05:34 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:28 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:40 PM → 12:31 AM

Rahu Kaal02:56 PM → 04:21 PM

New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

About Dussehra

Dussehra marks the phenomenal triumph of good over evil. It signifies two massive victories: Lord Rama defeating Ravana, and Goddess Durga annihilating Mahishasura.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Celebrations range from the immersion of Durga idols to the burning of Ravana effigies.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

In Bengal, married women perform 'Sindoor Khela' before immersing the Durga idol in the river (Visarjan).
In North India, Ramlila concludes with the burning of towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghanada at sunset.