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Dussehra 2026 on 20 October: Vijay Muhurat timings, Ravan Dahan details
The Story in Brief
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated across India on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, marking Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. The Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 PM on 20 October and ends at 2:11 PM on 21 October, according to Drik Panchang.
The Vijay Muhurat, considered auspicious for puja, is from 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM, while the Aparahna Puja time is from 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM on 20 October, as reported by The Hans India. Times Now lists the Vijay Muhurat as 14:06 to 14:54, citing Drik Panchang. The festival coincides with Shravana Nakshatra, which begins on the afternoon of 19 October and continues until the evening of 20 October.
Ravan Dahan, the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran, is traditionally held on the evening of Dussehra. Times Now advises attendees to check announcements by local Ramlila committees or municipal authorities for exact timings, as there is no fixed time. In some states like West Bengal, Dussehra will be observed on Wednesday, 21 October, according to The Hans India.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Coverage: 3 sources, 2 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Sources (3): timesnownews.com (neutral report), thehansindia.com (neutral report), news9live.com (sensationalist)
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