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Dussehra 2026 Date Confirmed: Know the Correct Date, Ravana Dahan and Weapons Worship Muhurat
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News18•13-10-2026, 09:07
Dussehra 2026 Date Confirmed: Know the Correct Date, Ravana Dahan and Weapons Worship Muhurat
- •Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, resolving date confusion based on Vedic Panchang.
- •Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 PM on October 20 and ends at 2:11 PM on October 21.
- •October 20 features crucial favorable timings including Shravana Nakshatra, Pradosh Kaal, and Vijaya Muhurat.
- •Vijaya Muhurat for weapons worship is scheduled from 01:59 PM to 02:45 PM on October 20.
- •Ravana Dahan muhurat begins during Pradosh Kaal from 06:02 PM onwards, coinciding with Ravi Yoga.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20. Confusion arose because the Dashami Tithi spans across both October 20 and October 21, but factors like Shravana Nakshatra, Pradosh Kaal, and Vijaya Muhurat make October 20 the correct date for most regions.
On October 20, 2026, the Vijaya Muhurat for weapons worship is from 01:59 PM to 02:45 PM. Ravana Dahan during Pradosh Kaal begins at sunset from 06:02 PM.
Dussehra commemorates the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, specifically marking Lord Rama's triumph and the killing of Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad after a fierce battle in Lanka.
