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Dussehra 2026
Vijayadashami · Victory and closure after Navratri
At a Glance
2026 Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
2027 Date
Saturday, October 9, 2027
Tithi / Context
Dashami of Ashwin Shukla Paksha
Deity / Focus
Lord Rama and Goddess Aparajita
This Year's Main Timing Window
Dussehra Puja Time (New Delhi): 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM
Why This Festival Matters
Dussehra marks the visible victory point after the inward discipline of Navratri. It is a day for closure, courage, and consciously ending what should not move into the next cycle.
Astrological Context
Vijayadashami is often used symbolically for new starts in study, craft, or leadership because it carries the quality of tested success rather than impulsive beginning.
What to Do and When
- Mark one clear ending, not just a symbolic celebration.
- Use the day for courage-based decisions rather than revenge or display.
- If starting a study, skill, or tool, begin it with seriousness.
Remedies and Spiritual Practices
- Write down one fear or obstacle you are deliberately leaving behind.
- Offer prayers for courage with humility, not aggression.
- Keep speech and action aligned on the day of victory symbolism.
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