Dussehra · 2026
Falls on: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Vijayadashami, on Ashvina Shukla Dashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil — Rama's victory over Ravana and the Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in the north, while shami worship, weapon worship, and the start of new learning mark the day elsewhere.
Dates and timings for Comilla.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi covers most of Aparahna, the afternoon, in Comilla.
Dussehra 2026
Rama/Durga
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Tue, Oct 20, 1:20 PM – Wed, Oct 21, 2:42 PM GMT+6Puja window: 12:48 – 3:06 PM GMT+6
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dussehra?
- Vijayadashami, on Ashvina Shukla Dashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil — Rama's victory over Ravana and the Goddess Durga's over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt in the north, while shami worship, weapon worship, and the start of new learning mark the day elsewhere.
- When is Dussehra 2026?
- Dussehra falls on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.