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Among all the major festivals celebrated in Sanatan culture, the festival of Vijayadashami i.e. Dussehra (Dussehra 2026) is celebrated with great pomp as a symbol of the victory of truth over untruth and religion over unrighteousness. Celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month, this great festival not only reminds of the killing of Ravana by Lord Shri Ram, but it is also the biggest day of immersion and worship of Goddess Durga after the nine-day worship of Ravana. Like every year, this time also there is a lot of doubt in the minds of people regarding the date whether in the year 2026, Dussehra will be on 20th October or 21st October? Apart from this, discussions are going on among the Panchang experts regarding which day and at which time it will be most auspicious to immerse the idols of Maa Durga. If you are also confused about the date on which the holy festival of Vijayadashami will actually be celebrated this year, then to completely remove this confusion, let us know its correct and authentic information in detail based on the subtle and astronomical calculations of the Panchang.
Almanac mathematics of Dashami Tithi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha and determination of correct date
According to the Hindu calendar and astronomical calculations, the date of any fast or festival is determined on the basis of sunrise and position of the moon. The complete details of when the Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is starting and ending in the year 2026 are recorded in the Panchang. According to the experts of Panchang, the day on which the value of Dashami Tithi is obtained at the time of sunrise and the day on which the worship of Maa Aparajita and burning of Ravana is made in Pradosh period or afternoon period, the same day is recognized as the main festival. It is natural for this question to arise in the minds of people due to the beginning of Dashami Tithi in the year 2026 and its impact on the next day. But according to astrological experts and authentic almanacs, it is considered completely scriptural and appropriate to celebrate this national festival of Vijayadashami on 20th October 2026, because on this day there is a perfect coincidence of Vyappini Dashami Tithi in the afternoon.
Right time for Durga immersion and lifting of jawara and auspicious time for Vijayadashami.
The day of Vijayadashami is not limited only to Ravana Dahan, but it is also the day of bidding farewell to Maa Durga and concluding the worship of Shakti. The worship of nine forms of Maa Durga by setting up Kalash in homes and puja pandals for nine days of Navratri ends on Dashami Tithi. According to the Panchang, the immersion of the idols of Maa Durga (Durga Visarjan 2026) and the completion of Jawara or Ghatasthapana will be done on 20th October itself under Dashami Tithi in the auspicious time of afternoon, which is considered best for Shastra Puja and Aparajita Puja. The ritual of burning Ravana and worshiping Maa Aparajita during the afternoon i.e. afternoon is most fruitful. During this time, large scale fairs are organized in every corner of the country, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath are burnt at various places, and people hug each other and congratulate each other on Vijayadashami.
Weapon worship and glory of Shami tree on the day of Vijayadashami.
According to religious beliefs and ancient traditions, the day of Vijayadashami not only symbolizes the end of evil but it is also the day of getting the blessings of victory. On this day, Kshatriyas and warriors worship their weapons, which is called ‘Shastra Puja’. Apart from this, worship of ‘Shami Tree’ on this auspicious date is also said to have special significance. It is believed that in Tretayuga, Lord Shri Ram worshiped the Shami tree before attacking Ravana and the Pandavas also hid their weapons on this tree during their exile. Lighting a lamp under the Shami tree in the evening on the day of Dashami and applying a tilak of its soil brings victory and success in every aspect of life. This is the reason that on this day in the evening people go to each other’s houses and distribute Shami leaves and give the message of mutual harmony and love.
Understand the divinity of the festival and celebrate Vijayadashami at the right time.
Festivals are the lifeblood of our culture and when they are celebrated on the right date and according to the scriptures, only then they achieve their full spiritual and mental results. The doubt that was in your mind regarding this holy festival of the year 2026, has now become clear on the basis of accurate calculations of the Panchang that this great festival of Vijayadashami will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on 20th October itself. Watch Ravana Dahan on this day with your family and loved ones, take a pledge to give up evil and spread the message of victory of goodness in the society. May this coming festival bring new energy, enthusiasm and victory in your life, wishing you all a very happy Vijayadashami.