When is Dussehra in 2026?

Dussehra falls on 20 October 2026. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Dussehra observed?

Mark Vijayadashami with prayer for righteous action, respect for learning or tools, and the local Shami/Aparajita or Rama tradition. Do not collapse Durga Visarjan, Ayudha Puja and Ramlila into one universal rite.

What is the significance of Dussehra?

Vijayadashami is the tenth-day victory festival following Navratri. It remembers Devi's victory over Mahishasura in many traditions and Rama's victory over Ravana in others.

What are the food and fasting rules for Dussehra?

Navratri fasters complete according to their sankalpa; other households have festive meals. No universal Dussehra fast applies.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Dussehra?

Complete a Navratri fast according to its displayed local paran rule; Dussehra itself has no separate universal paran.

How does Dussehra vary by region?

North India features Ramlila and Ravana effigies. Bengal observes Durga Puja Dashami and immersion with its own rites. Karnataka and Tamil traditions prominently honour tools, learning and processions through Ayudha Puja/Vijayadashami.

Dussehra — Date & Puja Guide

DussehraVijayadashami is the tenth-day victory festival following Navratri. Local date, timing and puja guide.

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