October
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
दशहरा (विजयदशमी)
20 October 2026
About this festival
Victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, end of Navratri
रावण पर भगवान राम की विजय, नवरात्रि का अंत
Key significance
- Ravan effigy burning
- Durga visarjan
- victory of good over evil
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Ravan effigy burning.
- Include: Durga visarjan.
- Include: victory of good over evil.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
October guidance
Navratri sadhana and victory of dharma.
- Devi worship and vrat
- Recitation of stotra/chalisa
- Celebrate Vijayadashami with resolve