Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) date, tithi, and muhurat are grounded in the Ishvaram fact pack and astrology engine.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on 2026-10-20, Tuesday. This page uses verified festival facts and Ishvaram engine output for date, tithi, and timing claims.
The main festival tithi is the auspicious time. Local sunrise, sunset, and panchang rules can shift timings by city, so location-specific calculators should be used for final rituals.
Families observe the day through puja, vrat, charity, and regional customs. Common regional references include: Bijoya Dashomi (Bengal), Vijayadashami.
Significance & Scriptural Basis
Marks the end of Navratri. Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana after 10 days of battle. Also the day Goddess Durga slew Mahishasura. Symbolizes the victory of dharma over adharma.
Puja Vidhi
- Clean the puja space and wear fresh clothes.
- Light a deepa and take sankalp before beginning.
- Perform Shastra Puja (worship of weapons and tools). Burn Ravana effigies. Apply tilak of Aparajita (butterfly pea) flower. This is the most auspicious day to begin new ventures, journeys, and learning.
- Offer flowers, water, naivedya, and mantra japa.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad to family members.
- Complete the observance with charity according to capacity.
Shubh Muhurat
For Dussehra (Vijayadashami), the key computed timing is: Abhijit Muhurta: the auspicious time-the auspicious time. City-specific sunrise and sunset can change the final local window.
Remedies
- Sankalp: Begin with a clear sankalp for family welfare and dharmic conduct.
- Daan: Offer food, clothes, or dakshina according to capacity.
- Mantra Japa: Chant the name or mantra of the presiding deity with a steady mind.
Fasting (Vrat)
A compulsory vrat is not prescribed across all traditions for this day.
Regional Variations
Regional customs vary by family, sampradaya, and local panchang. Common references include: Bijoya Dashomi (Bengal), Vijayadashami.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on 2026-10-20, Tuesday.
What is the tithi for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
The main festival tithi is the auspicious time.
What is the muhurat for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
Abhijit Muhurta: the auspicious time-the auspicious time
Do timings change by city?
Yes. Sunrise and sunset vary by location, so final ritual timings should be computed for the city.
Should one fast?
Follow the vrat rule practiced in your family and sampradaya.
How is the puja performed?
Begin with sankalp, offer deepa, flowers, naivedya, mantra japa, and complete with aarti.
Are these facts computed or made up?
The date and timing facts are taken from the Ishvaram fact pack and astrology engine.
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For 2026, Dussehra planning should be tied to that year's Ashwin Shukla Dashami, local Aparahna Kaal, and the Navratri calendar immediately before it. The 2026 page is useful for Ravan Dahan scheduling, Shami Puja, vehicle puja, and Vijayadashami starts where the weekday and city sunset alter the practical muhurat window.