Festival
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Dashami
- Tithi begins
- 20 Oct 12:51
- Tithi ends
- 21 Oct 14:12
- Aparahna puja
- 13:14 – 15:30
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Vijayadashami, the victory of Rama over Ravana; Shami and weapon puja at aparahna.
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 20 Oct Tue | 13:14 – 15:30 |
| Mumbai | 20 Oct Tue | 13:33 – 15:52 |
| Ahmedabad | 20 Oct Tue | 13:33 – 15:51 |
| Kolkata | 20 Oct Tue | 12:30 – 14:48 |
| Chennai | 20 Oct Tue | 13:04 – 15:25 |
| Bengaluru | 20 Oct Tue | 13:15 – 15:36 |
| Hyderabad | 20 Oct Tue | 13:10 – 15:31 |
| Pune | 20 Oct Tue | 13:29 – 15:48 |
| Jaipur | 20 Oct Tue | 13:20 – 15:36 |
| Lucknow | 20 Oct Tue | 12:59 – 15:16 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
When does the tithi for Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 begin and end?
Shukla Dashami begins on 20 Oct 12:51 and ends on 21 Oct 14:12 (New Delhi).
What is the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 13:14 – 15:30.