{"id":1220,"date":"2025-10-18T15:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2026-02-17T02:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:21:56","slug":"dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/","title":{"rendered":"Dussehra 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, Puja Vidhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-2026\/\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"Dussehra 2026 Date & Vijayadashami Muhurat: Ayudha Puja Timings, Tithi & Significance\",\n      \"description\": \"Complete guide to Dussehra 2026. 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The auspicious <strong>Vijay Muhurat<\/strong> is from <strong>02:00 PM to 02:46 PM (IST)<\/strong>. This day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to the Hindu Lunar Calendar, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vijayadashami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vijayadashami<\/strong><\/a>\u2014popularly known as <strong>Dussehra<\/strong>\u2014marks the glorious victory of Lord Rama over the ten-headed demon king Ravana. Celebrated on the tenth day of the <em>Ashvina<\/em> month, this festival coincides with the culmination of the magnificent nine-night festival of Goddess Maha Durga, <a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shardiya-navratri-2026-dates-puja-vidhi\/\"><strong>Sharad Navratri<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1 0%, #fff3e0 100%); border: 2px solid #ffb74d; padding: 30px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#%F0%9F%94%A5_Book_Pandit_for_Dussehra_Puja\" >\ud83d\udd25 Book Pandit for Dussehra Puja<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#When_is_Dussehra_Vijayadashami_2026\" >When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Significance_Victory_of_Good_Over_Evil\" >Significance: Victory of Good Over Evil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#How_to_Perform_Dussehra_Puja_at_Home\" >How to Perform Dussehra Puja at Home?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Step_1_Ayudha_Puja_Worship_of_Tools\" >Step 1: Ayudha Puja (Worship of Tools)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Step_2_Shami_Puja\" >Step 2: Shami Puja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Step_3_Aparajita_Puja\" >Step 3: Aparajita Puja<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Dussehra_Dos_and_Donts\" >Dussehra Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Why_Book_a_Pandit_from_SmartPuja\" >Why Book a Pandit from SmartPuja?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/dussehra-vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-puja\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #d84315; font-size: 1.5rem;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%A5_Book_Pandit_for_Dussehra_Puja\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd25 Book Pandit for Dussehra Puja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1em; color: #555;\">Perform <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ayudha-puja\">Ayudha Puja<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/vehicle-puja-car-puja\">Vehicle Puja<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/office-puja-business-puja\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Office Puja<\/span><\/strong><\/a> with strict Vedic rituals. Experienced Pandits available in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, &amp; Hyderabad.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 25px;\"><span style=\"background: white; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #ffcc80; color: #333; font-weight: 500;\">\u2714 10,000+ Corporate Pujas<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: white; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid #ffcc80; color: #333; font-weight: 500;\">\u2714 Complete Samagri<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6600, #ff8f00); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 15px 40px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(230, 81, 0, 0.3); display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ayudha-puja\">Book Dussehra Puja Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Dussehra_Vijayadashami_2026\"><\/span>When is Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dussehra 2026 falls on <strong>Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/strong>. It marks the end of Sharad Navratri and the beginning of the <a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/diwali-2026-date\/\">Diwali<\/a> festive season.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ff6600; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Event<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Date &amp; Time (IST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Vijayadashami Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff3e0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Vijay Muhurat (Best Time)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>02:00 PM to 02:46 PM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Aparahna Puja Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">01:14 PM to 03:32 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Dashami Tithi Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">12:50 PM on Oct 20, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Dashami Tithi Ends<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">02:11 PM on Oct 21, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; font-style: italic;\">*Note: Muhurat timings may vary slightly based on your city (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, etc.). Consult our Pandits for the exact local time.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_Victory_of_Good_Over_Evil\"><\/span>Significance: Victory of Good Over Evil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. The Legend of Lord Rama:<\/strong> The most famous legend comes from the epic <em>Ramayana<\/em>. Lord Rama killed the demon king Ravana on this day after a fierce battle to rescue Goddess Sita. This victory is celebrated by burning colossal effigies of Ravana (Ravana Dahan).<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Legend of Goddess Durga:<\/strong> Another powerful legend is the victory of <strong>Goddess Durga<\/strong> over the buffalo demon <strong>Mahishasura<\/strong>. After a ten-day battle, the Goddess defeated the demon, restoring peace to the universe.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Perform_Dussehra_Puja_at_Home\"><\/span>How to Perform Dussehra Puja at Home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #d84315;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Ayudha_Puja_Worship_of_Tools\"><\/span>Step 1: Ayudha Puja (Worship of Tools)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clean your tools, books, laptops, and vehicles. Apply sandal paste (Chandan) and Kumkum dots. Offer flowers and pray for success in your profession and studies for the coming year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; color: #d84315;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Shami_Puja\"><\/span>Step 2: Shami Puja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Worship the <strong>Shami Tree<\/strong> (Prosopis cineraria). It is believed that the Pandavas hid their weapons in a Shami tree during their exile. Lighting a diya under this tree on Dussehra is considered highly auspicious.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; color: #d84315;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Aparajita_Puja\"><\/span>Step 3: Aparajita Puja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Worship Goddess Aparajita (the Invincible One) during the <em>Aparahna<\/em> muhurat to seek victory in all your ventures. Offer blue flowers (Aparajita flowers) if available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dussehra_Dos_and_Donts\"><\/span>Dussehra Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><strong style=\"color: #1b5e20; font-size: 1.2em;\">\u2705 Do&#8217;s:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\">\n<li>Perform Ayudha Puja for vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>Eat Jalebi &amp; Fafda.<\/li>\n<li>Offer Shami leaves to elders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ffebee; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #c62828; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><strong style=\"color: #b71c1c; font-size: 1.2em;\">\ud83d\udeab Don&#8217;ts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t keep house\/office dirty.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid negative thoughts.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t harm Shami trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Book_a_Pandit_from_SmartPuja\"><\/span>Why Book a Pandit from SmartPuja?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dussehra rituals like <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ayudha-puja\"><strong>Ayudha Puja<\/strong><\/a> and <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/office-puja-business-puja\"><strong>Office Puja<\/strong><\/a> require specific Vedic procedures to ensure prosperity for the coming year. Here&#8217;s the SmartPuja Advantage :<\/p>\n<ul style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px 20px 20px 40px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2705 <strong>Verified Vedic Pandits<\/strong> with 15+ years of experience.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2705 <strong>Language Preference:<\/strong> Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, etc.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2705 <strong>Complete Samagri:<\/strong> We bring everything; you just arrange the Prasad.<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Corporate Puja:<\/strong> Specialized packages for Office Ayudha Puja.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;\"><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6600, #ff8f00); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(230, 81, 0, 0.3); display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ayudha-puja\">Book Dussehra Puja<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffe0b2; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><strong style=\"color: #d84315; font-size: 1.1em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">1. When is Dussehra in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">Dussehra falls on <strong>Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/strong>. The Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 PM on Oct 20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><strong style=\"color: #d84315; font-size: 1.1em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">2. What is the best time for Ayudha Puja?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">The best time for Ayudha Puja is during the <strong>Vijay Muhurat (02:00 PM to 02:46 PM)<\/strong> or the <strong>Aparahna Time (01:14 PM to 03:32 PM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"><strong style=\"color: #d84315; font-size: 1.1em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">3. How many days after Navratri is Dussehra?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">Dussehra is celebrated on the 10th day (Dashami) immediately following the nine days of Sharad Navratri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vijayadashami 2026 marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. 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