New Delhi
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) – Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 – date and timings by city
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:14 PM – 03:30 PM |
| Mumbai | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:33 PM – 03:53 PM |
| Kolkata | Tue, 20 Oct | 12:50 PM – 02:49 PM |
| Chennai | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:04 PM – 03:26 PM |
| Bengaluru | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:15 PM – 03:37 PM |
| Hyderabad | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:11 PM – 03:31 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:34 PM – 03:52 PM |
| Jaipur | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:20 PM – 03:37 PM |
| Lucknow | Tue, 20 Oct | 12:59 PM – 03:16 PM |
| Patna | Tue, 20 Oct | 12:50 PM – 03:00 PM |
| London | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:47 PM – 03:52 PM |
| New York | Tue, 20 Oct | 01:46 PM – 03:57 PM |
About Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on Ashwin Shukla Dashami celebrates Lord Rama's win over Ravana and Goddess Durga's win over Mahishasura. Ravana effigies are burned in the evening.
Shami puja and Shastra puja are done in the afternoon Vijay Muhurat, which is why the date follows the tithi at Aparahna.
How the date is fixed
It is kept on the day the tithi is present in the afternoon (Aparahna), the fourth of the five parts of the day.
Story and meaning of Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Dussehra marks the day Lord Rama defeated the ten-headed Ravana, who had carried away Sita, in a great battle at Lanka. In many places it is also the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. For this reason it is called Vijayadashami, the tenth day of victory, and it reminds people that truth and dharma win over pride and evil.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) puja vidhi
- Do Aparajita Puja and Shami Puja in the Vijay Muhurat of the afternoon.
- Worship tools, books, vehicles and weapons (Shastra Puja).
- In the evening, attend the Ramlila and the burning of the Ravana effigy.
- Exchange shami leaves (called gold in Maharashtra) with elders and friends.
Questions people ask
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (as per New Delhi).
What is the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 muhurat?
In New Delhi the muhurat is 01:14 PM – 03:30 PM. Timings shift a little for other cities.
How is the date of Dussehra (Vijayadashami) decided?
It is kept on the day the tithi is present in the afternoon (Aparahna), the fourth of the five parts of the day.
What is the Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra?
It is the afternoon time of Aparahna when Dashami is present, good for starting any new work. The timing above is for New Delhi.