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Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is the Hindu festival on the day after Navratri celebrating the victory of good over evil.
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OrganiserBAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Dussehra marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and, in some traditions, Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. In India large effigies of Ravana are burned. It comes about twenty days before Diwali. Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and can vary by a day between regions and communities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | UK, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2027 | Saturday 9 October 2027 | UK, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2026
- BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: festival list 2027
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2026, as reproduced by GConnect
- Government of India (DoPT) holiday list 2027, circulated by Department of Posts
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