When is Dussehra 2026?

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

What does Dussehra celebrate?

It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura — the triumph of good over evil.

How is Dussehra observed?

Effigies of Ravana are burned, Ramlila is performed, and it is considered auspicious to begin new ventures.

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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: Date and the Victory of Good

By Astrologer Dr. R.P. Sharma · May 2026 · 4 min read

Dussehra 2026, also called Vijayadashami, falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, the tenth day after Navratri. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

What it marks

Dussehra commemorates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, and Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burned at sundown, symbolising the burning away of ego and wrongdoing.

An auspicious day

Vijayadashami is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year, traditionally chosen to begin learning, buy vehicles or tools, and start new ventures, needing no separate muhurat.

Every Dussehra is an invitation to set fire to one small Ravana within.

To begin something new on this auspicious day, book a consultation online from Chennai, Bengaluru and across India.

For guidance grounded in authentic Vedic astrology, consult Dr. R.P. Sharma.

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