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Dussehra 2026 Date: Check Correct Date, Vijay Muhurat And Significance
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News18•13-10-2026, 11:50
Dussehra 2026 Date: Check Correct Date, Vijay Muhurat And Significance
- •Dussehra or Vijayadashami marks the triumphant culmination of Navratri and the victory of good over evil.
- •The Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi begins on October 20 at 12:50 PM and concludes on October 21 at 2:11 PM.
- •Scriptural guidelines favor October 20 as the ideal date since it aligns with Pradosh Kaal, Shravan Nakshatra, and Vijay Muhurat.
- •The auspicious Vijay Muhurat on October 20 falls between 1:59 PM and 2:45 PM for traditional Shastra Puja.
- •Celebrations this year will also be influenced by Ravi Yoga, which helps neutralize negative planetary energies.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Dussehra falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, based on scriptural guidelines and celestial alignments rather than sunrise Udayatithi alone.
The Ashwin Shukla Dashami Tithi begins on October 20, 2026, at 12:50 PM and concludes on October 21, 2026, at 2:11 PM.
In New Delhi, the auspicious Vijay Muhurat on October 20, 2026, falls between 1:59 PM and 2:45 PM for performing traditional Shastra Puja.
