Dussehra 2026, also called Vijayadashami, falls on October 1. It celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. Towering effigies of Ravana are set ablaze across North India, while South India celebrates it as an auspicious day for new learning.
Major Festival
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Monday, September 21, 2026Ashvina Masa
Significance
Dussehra, literally 'ten defeats' (Dasha-Hara), marks the vanquishing of the ten-headed demon king Ravana. It symbolizes the eternal truth that good always prevails over evil, and dharma over adharma.
Rituals & Traditions
- Burning giant effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghanada
- Grand Ram Leela performances enacting the Ramayana
- Shastra Puja – worshipping tools, weapons, and vehicles
- Exchanging Shami/Apta leaves symbolizing gold and goodwill
- Sindoor Khela and Durga Visarjan in Bengal
Panchang Details
Tithi
Shukla Dashami
Masa
Ashvina
Paksha
Shukla
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