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Dussehra · Vijayadashami 2026— date, story & how it’s kept
The victory of light over darkness.
when it falls
- 2026
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- 2027
- Saturday, 9 October 2027
Set by the Shukla Dashami of Ashwina. Dates follow the tithi at local sunrise — your city can differ by a day.
the story
On Ashwina Shukla Dashami, Rama defeated Ravana and the Goddess slew Mahishasura — the day is kept for every victory of good over evil.
how it’s kept
Burn the effigy of Ravana at dusk, and begin new learning and ventures under the day's auspicious light.
this day honours
Rama and Durga
keep Dussehra · Vijayadashami with Sankalp
The app knows the festival mornings before you do — the panchang works fully offline, and each morning can open with a darshan of the deity you choose.