Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026
📅 Τρίτη 20 Οκτωβρίου 2026 Ολοήμερο
🏷️ Spiritual Events
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Festival Significance
- Marks the end of the nine-day Navratri festival.
- Celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura.
- Celebrated with bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of giant effigies of Ravana
Core Legends of Vijayadashami / Dussehra
- Lord Rama's Victory (Dussehra) : It honors the Hindu deity Rama defeating the ten-headed demon king Ravana, who had kidnapped Rama's wife, Sita, as told in the epic Ramayana.
- Goddess Durga's Victory (Vijayadashami): The day also coincides with Vijayadashami, celebrating the goddess Durga defeating the buffalo demon Mahishasura after a nine-day battle.