When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
89 days to go
Panchang of the Day
- TithiShukla Navami
- NakshatraShravana
- MasaKartika
- Sunrise6:24 AM IST
Based on New Delhi sunrise; regional tradition can shift the observance by ±1 day — confirm with your local panchang. Full panchang →
🕉️ Puja Muhurat & Timings 2026
- Pradosh Kaal (evening puja)5:46 PM – 7:22 PM
- Nishita Muhurat (midnight)11:42 PM – 12:30 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat11:43 AM – 12:28 PM
- Moonrise2:19 PM
- Sunset5:46 PM
- Rahu Kaal (avoid)2:56 PM – 4:21 PM
All times engine-computed for New Delhi (IST), minute-exact. Pick the window your tradition uses — e.g. Diwali: Pradosh Kaal · Shivratri/Janmashtami: Nishita · Karva Chauth: Moonrise.
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FAQ
When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
What are the tithi and nakshatra that day?
At sunrise on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 the tithi is Shukla Navami and the nakshatra is Shravana (New Delhi panchang).