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Happy Dussehra 2026: Best Wishes, Messages and Greetings to Share
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CNBC TV18•20-10-2026, 05:00
Happy Dussehra 2026: Best Wishes, Messages and Greetings to Share
- •Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
- •The festival commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s defeat of Mahishasura, marking the end of Navratri.
- •People celebrate across India with prayers, fairs, cultural programmes, and the burning of Ravana's effigies.
- •Families and friends exchange heartfelt wishes and messages wishing each other happiness, good health, prosperity, and success.
Key Questions Answered
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking the conclusion of Navratri celebrations and symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
The festival commemorates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of Mahishasura.
Dussehra is celebrated with prayers, temple visits, fairs, cultural programmes, and the burning of Ravana's effigies in many places.
