Dussehra 2026 — Monday 19 October
దసరా 2026
Ashwija Shudda Dashami · Vijayadashami / Dasara · Vijaya Muhurat 13:54 – 14:42 IST (Hyderabad)
Dussehra 2026 (also called Vijayadashami / Dasara) falls on Monday, 19 October 2026. Vijayadashami celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and Rama's victory over Ravana. Marks the end of 9-day Sharannavaratri (Devi worship). Primary observance: Shami Puja, Aparajita Devi worship, Ayudha Puja (worship of tools/vehicles), Rama Vijaya celebration, Vijayadashami procession. Recommended muhurat: Vijaya Muhurat 13:54 – 14:42 IST (Hyderabad).
Dussehra 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Ashwija Shudda Dashami |
| Primary Muhurat | Vijaya Muhurat 13:54 – 14:42 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Vijayadashami / Dasara |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Dussehra 2026
Vijayadashami celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and Rama's victory over Ravana. Marks the end of 9-day Sharannavaratri (Devi worship).
Key Rituals on Dussehra 2026
Shami Puja, Aparajita Devi worship, Ayudha Puja (worship of tools/vehicles), Rama Vijaya celebration, Vijayadashami procession.
Dussehra 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Dussehra 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banana leaf |
| 2 | Akshat (yellow rice) |
| 3 | Kumkum + turmeric |
| 4 | Yellow flowers |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Coconut + bananas |
| 7 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 8 | Aparajita flowers |
| 9 | Pomegranate |
| 10 | Sweet naivedyam (laddu, kheer) |
Regional Variations of Dussehra 2026
North India: Ram Lila + Ravan Dahan effigy burning. Tamil Nadu: Ayudha Puja (Saraswati Puja); Saraswati Avahanam. Karnataka: Mysore Dasara royal procession. West Bengal: Vijaya Dashami after Durga Puja. Andhra/Telangana: Saraswati Devi visarjan + Shami puja in evening.