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Dussehra 2026 Date Confirmed: Know Exact Timings and Ravan Dahan Schedule
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News18•19-10-2026, 10:18
Dussehra 2026 Date Confirmed: Know Exact Timings and Ravan Dahan Schedule
- •Vijayadashami 2026 will be celebrated on October 20 in North India, while Eastern India will observe it on October 21 based on regional traditions.
- •Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 PM on October 20 and ends at 2:11 PM on October 21.
- •The auspicious Vijay Muhurat for worship falls between 1:59 PM and 2:45 PM on October 20.
- •Ravan Dahan is scheduled during Pradosh Kaal from 5:47 PM to 6:12 PM on October 20.
- •The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama killing Ravan and Goddess Durga defeating Mahishasura.
Key Questions Answered
The confusion arises from regional almanacs and worship traditions, with North, West, and Central India observing Vijayadashami on October 20 based on afternoon Dashami Tithi, while West Bengal and Eastern India celebrate it on October 21 following Durga Puja traditions.
The burning of the effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad takes place during Pradosh Kaal, with the best time for Ravan Dahan scheduled from 5:47 PM to 6:12 PM on October 20, 2026.
In New Delhi, the Vijay Muhurat for worship and auspicious activities on October 20 is from 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM, and the Aparahna Puja Muhurat runs from approximately 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM.
