Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Ashwin Shukla Dashami
Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burned, marking the triumph of good, and an auspicious day to begin anew.
Dussehra is observed on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.