Quick Information
2026 Date
20 October 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Rama/Durga
About Dussehra
Dussehra (दशहरा) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Victory of good over evil.
This festival is associated with Rama/Durga and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Ministry of Tourism, Incredible India.
West Bengal's regional Dashami observance is 21 October.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Dussehra include:
Ramlila
Ravan Dahan
Durga Visarjan
How to Celebrate
- Ramlila: A listed tradition for Dussehra.
- Ravan Dahan: A listed tradition for Dussehra.
- Durga Visarjan: A listed tradition for Dussehra.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Dussehra traditions in:
All India
Mysore
Kullu
Practices can vary by region and community.