Dussehra 2026 Date: October 20 or 21? Clear Your Confusion and Note the Shubh Muhurat (Facebook)
New Delhi: This year there is confusion among the people regarding Dussehra i.e. Vijayadashami. Some people are preparing to celebrate Dussehra on 20th October, while some have questions in their mind regarding the date of 21st October. Actually, this situation has arisen due to Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month lasting for two days. According to the Hindu calendar, Dussehra will be celebrated on 20 October 2026 in most parts of North India. Whereas in West Bengal, according to the traditions of Durga Puja, Vijayadashami will be celebrated on 21st October. Let us know the exact date of Dussehra, auspicious time of puja and important information related to Ravana Dahan.
According to the Hindu calendar, Vijayadashami in the year 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20. Dashami Tithi has been informed to start at around 12.50 pm on 20th October and continue till 2.11 pm on 21st October.
To celebrate Dussehra, special importance is given to the afternoon time. On this basis, Vijayadashami will be celebrated on 20th October in many areas of North India including Delhi. On the other hand, as per the traditions of Durga Puja in West Bengal, Vijayadashami and idols of Maa Durga will be immersed on October 21.
There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Shri Ram, Maa Durga and weapons on the day of Vijayadashami. According to religious beliefs, worshiping in Vijay Muhurta on this day is considered auspicious.
According to the Panchang details available for Delhi, Vijay Muhurta on October 20 is said to be from 1:59 pm to 2:45 pm. At the same time, the time of afternoon puja is said to be from 1:19 pm to 3:37 pm. Timings may vary depending on sunrise and local calendar in different cities. Therefore, before worshiping, please confirm the auspicious time from the Panchang of your area.
Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad are burnt on the festival of Dussehra. Ravana Dahan is likely to take place in many cities of North India after the conclusion of Ramlila on the evening of 20 October.
However, no single fixed time of Ravana Dahan is applicable in the entire country. Ramlila committees and organisers in different cities decide the time as per their schedule. In such a situation, before going to see Ravana Dahan, definitely get information about the event in your city.
Dussehra symbolises the victory of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness. According to religious beliefs, on this day Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana and freed Mother Sita from her captivity. To commemorate this victory, the tradition of burning Ravana is performed.
Dussehra is also related to the war between Maa Durga and Mahishasura. It is believed that Mother Durga killed Mahishasura and freed the world from his atrocities. Therefore, the festival of Vijayadashami gives the message of victory of strength, courage and religion.
There is also a tradition of worshipping weapons and worshipping the Shami tree on Dussehra. Many people worship their vehicles, tools and equipment used in work. The business class worships business-related items on this day and prays for happiness and prosperity.
According to religious beliefs, auspicious works done on Vijayadashami bring success and prosperity. However, the method and timing of worship may vary according to regional traditions.
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