Dussehra / Vijayadashami — म्हत्व
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil—Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura. It is the tenth day of Navratri and is auspicious for new beginnings.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — म्हत्व
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama defeated the ten-headed demon Ravana on this day after a long battle, rescuing Sita. In the Markandeya Purana tradition, Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura after nine nights of battle. Vijayadashami also celebrates the day Arjuna retrieved his weapons and the Pandavas ended their exile.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — पुजा विधी
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.
- In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).
- Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.
- Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- Visit relatives and exchange greetings and sweets.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — मंत्र
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
oṃ śrī rāmāya namaḥ
Salutations to Lord Rama
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Prasad from Navratri
- ●Sundal (South)
- ●Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat)
- ●Traditional sweets
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — हेर नांवां
North India(दशहरा)
Ramlila and Ravan Dahan
South India(ವಿಜಯದಶಮಿ)
Vidyarambham, Ayudha Puja
East India(দশহরা)
Durga Visarjan
West India(विजयादशमी)
Simollanghan (crossing border)
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Attend or watch Ramlila if possible
- ✓Worship tools and books
- ✓Start new learning or business
- ✓Wear festive clothes
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid inauspicious activities
- ✗Do not skip the significance of the day
Dussehra / Vijayadashami — FAQ
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil—Rama over Ravana and Durga over Mahishasura.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 M10 21, Wed दिसा येता.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami पुजा विधी कितें?
- At dawn, perform Shami tree worship and offer its leaves to one another.; In North India, attend or witness Ravana effigy burning (Ravan Dahan).; Perform Ayudha Puja—worship tools, weapons, books, and vehicles.; Start new learning (Vidyarambham in the South) or business ventures.
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Prasad from Navratri, Sundal (South), Jalebi and fafda (Gujarat), Traditional sweets
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिसा कितें करचें?
- Attend or watch Ramlila if possible; Worship tools and books; Start new learning or business
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid inauspicious activities; Do not skip the significance of the day
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami Ramaक समर्पित.
Upcoming Dussehra / Vijayadashami Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Dussehra / Vijayadashami is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M10 21 | Wed | 02:50 pm | — |
| 2027 M10 10 | Sun | 03:01 pm | — |