Dussehra / Vijayadashami — महत्त्वम्
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil—Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura. It is the tenth day of Navratri and is auspicious for new beginnings.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — महत्त्वम्
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama defeated the ten-headed demon Ravana on this day after a long battle, rescuing Sita. In the Markandeya Purana tradition, Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura after nine nights of battle. Vijayadashami also celebrates the day Arjuna retrieved his weapons and the Pandavas ended their exile.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — पूजाविधिः
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.
- In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).
- Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.
- Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- Visit relatives and exchange greetings and sweets.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — मन्त्राः
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
oṃ śrī rāmāya namaḥ
Salutations to Lord Rama
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Prasad from Navratri
- ●Sundal (South)
- ●Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat)
- ●Traditional sweets
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — अन्यनामानि
North India(दशहरा)
Ramlila and Ravan Dahan
South India(ವಿಜಯದಶಮಿ)
Vidyarambham, Ayudha Puja
East India(দশহরা)
Durga Visarjan
West India(विजयादशमी)
Simollanghan (crossing border)
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Attend or watch Ramlila if possible
- ✓Worship tools and books
- ✓Start new learning or business
- ✓Wear festive clothes
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not skip the significance of the day
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — FAQ
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami किम् अस्ति?
- Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil—Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे Dussehra / Vijayadashami Wednesday, October 21, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami पूजाविधिः का?
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.; In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).; Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.; Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Prasad from Navratri, Sundal (South), Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat), Traditional sweets
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Attend or watch Ramlila if possible; Worship tools and books; Start new learning or business
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not skip the significance of the day
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami Rama देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Dussehra / Vijayadashami Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wednesday | 02:50 pm | — |
| Oct 10, 2027 | Sunday | 03:01 pm | — |