Dussehra 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Vijayadashami — the close of Navratri, and an abujha muhurat for new beginnings.
Panchang for Dussehra 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal and auspicious windows shift with your city's sunrise. See the computed Panchang for your location.
Open the Panchang →Significance
Vijayadashami marks both Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura. Like Akshaya Tritiya it is treated as auspicious throughout, needing no separate muhurat — which is why it is traditional for starting education, learning an instrument, or buying a vehicle. The Vijaya muhurat in the afternoon is considered the strongest window.
Rituals
- Begin new learning — vidyarambham, instruments, skills
- Perform Shastra puja or Ayudha puja on tools of your trade
- Watch or attend Ravana dahan
- Exchange Apta leaves as symbolic gold