Festival
Dusshera
దసరా
📅 October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Dusshera (Vijayadashami) celebrates the triumph of dharma over adharma — the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of the demon Mahishasura.
Significance
Vijayadashami — the 'Victorious Tenth Day' — marks the culmination of Navratri. It symbolises the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and self-mastery over ego. It is considered the most auspicious day to begin new learning.
Panchangam details for Tuesday, October 20, 2026:
🔭 Source: Prokerala API · Hyderabad (IST)Telugu Year
Season
Sharad Rutuvu (శరద్ ఋతువు) - Autumn Season
Month
Ashvina Maasam (ఆశ్వయుజ మాసం)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha (శుక్ల పక్షం)
Tithi
Dashami (దశమి) — Vijayadashami
Tithi Start Time
12:51 PM IST (Oct 20) — ends 2:12 PM IST (Oct 21)
Nakshatra ⭐
Shravana (శ్రవణం) till 6:02 PM, then Dhanishta (ధనిష్ఠ)
Yoga 🧘
Soola (శూల)
Karana 🌓
Taitila (తైతిల) from 12:51 PM
Sunrise 🌅
6:14 AM IST
Sunset 🌇
5:48 PM IST
Brahma Muhurtham
4:37 AM – 5:25 AM IST
Amrutha Gadhiyalu
Durmuhurtham
Traditions & Practices
Ravana Dahan — burning effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghanada
Shastra Puja / Ayudha Puja — worship of tools, instruments, and vehicles
Saraswati Puja — honouring the Goddess of learning and arts
Shami Puja — worship of the Shami tree (associated with the Pandavas)
Beginning new education or skills on this auspicious day
Cultural performances of Ramlila
Community feasts and processions
Vijayadashami Subhakankshalu!
Wishing you and your family a blessed Dusshera!