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Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
दशहरा
Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's defeat of Mahishasura — the day evil falls, regardless of how strong it appeared.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026Ashwin Shukla DashamiDeity · Rama / Durga
Recommended rituals
- 1Witness or participate in Ravan Dahan
- 2Worship weapons (Shastra Puja) — for warriors and craftspeople
- 3Begin a new course of study or skill
- 4Cross your home's threshold for any pending journey
Mantra
ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः
Recite 108 times during the festival's auspicious window.
What is auspicious on this day
- ✓Starting any auspicious work — no separate muhurat needed
- ✓Buying vehicles, weapons (legal), tools
- ✓Starting children's formal education