📅 19 October 2026
Dussehra / Vijayadashami दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Durga / Rama · No fasting required
Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana and Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, Kumbhakarna burned at sunset. Auspicious for new beginnings (Shastra puja, vidyarambh).
Rituals (vidhi)
- 1.Ravan Dahan at sunset
- 2.Shastra Puja (worship of tools and weapons)
- 3.Vidyarambh for children (alphabet writing)
- 4.Aparajita puja for victory
Significance
Mysore Dussehra and Kullu Dussehra are GI-tagged events. Considered abujh muhurat — any work begun today succeeds.