Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. [Shakti / Vaishnavite] Victory of Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura; effigy burning across North India Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Navami.
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Navami
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:24 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
- Why is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrated?
[Shakti / Vaishnavite] Victory of Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura; effigy burning across North India
- What is the tithi on Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Navami and the nakshatra is Shravana.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM. Times differ by city.