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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Tuesday, 20 October 2026
| Tithi begins | 12:51 PM, 20 Oct |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 02:12 PM, 21 Oct |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 06:25 AM / 05:57 PM |
| Nakshatra | Shravana (till 06:01 PM, 20 Oct) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:48 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Pradosh kaal | 05:57 PM – 08:27 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 03:04 PM – 04:30 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of Shri Ram over Ravan and of Maa Durga over Mahishasur. Shastra puja and Aparajita puja are done for victory.
Deity: Shri Ram & Maa Aparajita
Special pujas for Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
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Samuhik (Group) Puja
In other years
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2025: Thursday, 2 October 2025
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2027: Saturday, 9 October 2027
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2028: Wednesday, 27 September 2028
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2029: Tuesday, 16 October 2029
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2030: Sunday, 6 October 2030
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2031: Saturday, 25 October 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
The tithi begins at 12:51 PM, 20 Oct and ends at 02:12 PM, 21 Oct (IST).
Which puja should be done on Dussehra (Vijayadashami)?
Maa Baglamukhi Havan, Nalkheda, Sunderkand Path are considered especially fruitful on Dussehra (Vijayadashami).