Dusshera 2026 Date: Is it October 20 or 21? Check the correct date, Vijayadashami tithi, puja muhurat and regional celebrations

Economic Times - Oct 16, 2026

Dussehra 2026, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on October 20. The festival marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and symbolises the triumph of good over evil.

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