Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
दशहरा (विजयदशमी)
20 October 2026
🏹 Quick Info
Dussehra — victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Ravana effigy burning, celebrating triumph of good over evil.
दशहरा — भगवान राम की रावण पर विजय। रावण दहन, बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत का उत्सव।
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