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There is some confusion among devotees and almanac experts across the country regarding the day on which the great festival Vijayadashami (Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026) will be celebrated this year, which is considered a symbol of the victory of religion over unrighteousness and truth over untruth. According to the Hindu calendar, there is a tradition of celebrating Dussehra festival on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month.
Due to fluctuations and fluctuations in dates in the year 2026, people are confused about whether the festival of Vijayadashami should be celebrated on October 20 or October 21. According to religious scriptures and major almanacs, the beginning of Dashami Tithi and the time of Pradosh Kaal is considered best for Ravana Dahan. In such a situation, the eminent astrologers of Kashi and Ujjain have clarified the correct and universally accepted date of Dussehra on the basis of Panchang calculations.
According to astrologers, Dashami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is starting from the afternoon of 20th October 2026, which will continue till the afternoon of the next day i.e. 21st October 2026. Since the main ritual of Ravana Dahan on Vijayadashami is performed in the evening time (Pradosh Kaal), hence due to the wonderful coincidence of Udaya Tithi and evening Dashami Tithi. 20 October 2026 (Tuesday) The main festival of Vijayadashami will be celebrated with great pomp across the country.
On this day, huge effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad will be burnt in the Ramlila grounds in the evening. At the same time, in some traditions where only Udaya Tithi is considered, idol immersion and religious rituals will be performed in the morning on 21st October.
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Ravana Dahan should always be done after sunset during Pradosh period on the day of Vijayadashami. The best time to burn Ravana during Pradosh period is in the evening after sunset on 20th October 2026. From 05:45 pm to 08:15 pm Will remain.
Celebrating the killing of Ravana by Lord Shri Ram and the victory of truth during this time period is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. During this time, effigies of Dashanan will be lit up amidst huge fireworks and cultural programs in the historical Ramlila grounds located in every corner of the country.
Dussehra is not only the day of Ravana Dahan, but in Sanatan tradition this day is considered as ‘Abujha Muhurta’ for Shastra Puja and beginning of new works. The most auspicious ‘Vijay Muhurat’ of Shastra Puja on 20th October is afternoon. From 02:05 pm to 02:52 pm Will remain.
During this time, Kshatriyas, soldiers, police forces, and traders worship their weapons, vehicles, tools, and accounts. According to mythological beliefs, the worship done during this auspicious time and any new business or personal work started always brings success and one never faces defeat in life.