Dussehra 2026: Mark Your Calendars for October 20! Date, Muhurat & Rituals Revealed

• Dussehra 2026, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20.
• The auspicious Vijay Muhurat is from 01:59 PM to 02:45 PM on October 20, as per Drik Panchang.
• The festival marks Lord Ram's triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasur.
• Rituals include burning Ravana effigies in North India and 'Maa Durga Baran' in Bengal.
• Dussehra signifies the culmination of the 9-day Shardiya Navaratri festival.

Why It Matters: Dussehra 2026 on Oct 20 celebrates good over evil with specific muhurat and rituals.