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Dussehra 2026 to be Celebrated on Oct 20 or 21 – Vijayadashami Muhurat Confirmed
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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The Economic Times reports that Vijayadashami in 2026 will fall on either October 20 or October 21, with the auspicious muhurat for puja and Ravan Dahan specified.
The Economic Times has clarified the calendar for the 2026 Dussehra festivities, stating that the Vijayadashami puja can be performed on either October 20 or October 21, depending on regional observances. The publication also released the exact muhurat timings for the ceremonial worship and the traditional Ravan Dahan fire‑ritual.
Vijayadashami marks the culmination of the nine‑day Navaratri festival and is considered an auspicious day for worshipping the goddess Durga and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. For 2026, the muhurat for the main puja is slated for the early evening hours, while the Ravan Dahan is scheduled shortly thereafter, aligning with the prescribed astrological calculations.
While the central dates are fixed, some states and local communities may observe the rituals on the earlier or later day based on their own lunar calendars. Authorities and temple committees are expected to issue detailed timetables soon, allowing devotees to plan pilgrimages and family gatherings accordingly.
The announcement comes ahead of the usual rush for travel and accommodation, enabling transport services and hospitality providers to prepare for the anticipated influx of pilgrims across the country.
Vijayadashami marks the culmination of the nine‑day Navaratri festival and is considered an auspicious day for worshipping the goddess Durga and celebrating the triumph of good over evil. For 2026, the muhurat for the main puja is slated for the early evening hours, while the Ravan Dahan is scheduled shortly thereafter, aligning with the prescribed astrological calculations.
While the central dates are fixed, some states and local communities may observe the rituals on the earlier or later day based on their own lunar calendars. Authorities and temple committees are expected to issue detailed timetables soon, allowing devotees to plan pilgrimages and family gatherings accordingly.
The announcement comes ahead of the usual rush for travel and accommodation, enabling transport services and hospitality providers to prepare for the anticipated influx of pilgrims across the country.