{"id":15823,"date":"2026-10-03T16:37:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/?p=15823"},"modified":"2026-10-03T17:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:35:34","slug":"vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Vijayadashami 2026: The Simple Truth About Dussehra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vijayadashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October, the tenth day after the nine nights of Sharad Navratri. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known across North India as Dussehra, it is the day Lord Rama defeated Ravana and the day Maa Durga&#8217;s battle with Mahishasura came to an end. After nine nights of fasting, prayer and turning inward, the tenth day asks something simple of us: to carry that discipline forward as a quiet victory over our own ten heads of ego, anger and attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide brings together the date and muhurat, the meaning behind the day, how families observe it, and how devotees can mark it with Rudraksha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#When_Is_Vijayadashami_2026_Date_and_Muhurat\" title=\"When Is Vijayadashami 2026? Date and Muhurat\">When Is Vijayadashami 2026? Date and Muhurat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#Why_Is_Dussehra_Celebrated_The_Two_Victories\" title=\"Why Is Dussehra Celebrated? The Two Victories\">Why Is Dussehra Celebrated? The Two Victories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#How_Vijayadashami_Is_Observed\" title=\"How Vijayadashami Is Observed\">How Vijayadashami Is Observed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#Rudraksha_for_Vijayadashami\" title=\"Rudraksha for Vijayadashami\">Rudraksha for Vijayadashami<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/vijayadashami-2026-date-muhurat-meaning\/#Related_Reading\" title=\"Related Reading\">Related Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vijayadashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October, on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. In Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura, Vijaya Dashami is observed a day later, on 21 October<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vijay Muhurat in Mumbai is 2:19 \u20133:06 PM, within the Aparahna puja window of 1:13 PM to 3:30 PM. Timings vary by city<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dussehra marks two victories: Lord Rama over Ravana, and Maa Durga over Mahishasura<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many devotees choose Vijayadashami to begin something new, including wearing a Rudraksha for the first time<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rudralife recommends Rudraksha through date of birth using astro-numerology (Mulank), and every bead is ACE energised before it reaches the devotee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_Vijayadashami_2026_Date_and_Muhurat\"><\/span><strong>When Is Vijayadashami 2026? Date and Muhurat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Vijay Muhurat 2026 on Dussehra for new beginnings and Rudraksha for Dussehra\" class=\"wp-image-15827 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-1600x628.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-1100x432.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-600x236.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/4-1.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vijayadashami 2026 is observed on Tuesday, 20 October, on Ashwin Shukla Dashami. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is kept on the day the Dashami tithi is present through the Aparahna, the afternoon window, which is why most of India marks it on the 20th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, 20 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dashami tithi begins:<\/strong> 12:50 PM, 20 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dashami tithi ends:<\/strong> 2:11 PM, 21 October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vijay Muhurat (Mumbai):<\/strong> 2:19 PM to 3:06 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aparahna puja time (Mumbai):<\/strong> 1:33 PM to 3:53 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura:<\/strong> Vijaya Dashami on Wednesday, 21 October, following the sunrise tithi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vijay Muhurat is one of the few windows in the year considered auspicious enough to begin a new venture without consulting a panchang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timings shift by city, so please confirm yours on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drikpanchang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Drik Panchang<\/a> before planning a puja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/sharad-navratri-2026-dates-story\/\"><strong>See how Navratri 2026 leads up to Vijayadashami Sharad Navratri 2026<\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Dussehra_Celebrated_The_Two_Victories\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Dussehra Celebrated? The Two Victories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Why is Dussehra celebrated? Shri Ram\u2019s victory and Maa Durga\u2019s victory on Vijayadashami 2026\" class=\"wp-image-15825 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-1600x628.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-1100x432.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-600x236.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-1.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dussehra carries two stories, and both end on the same tenth day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Ramayana, Lord Rama fought Ravana, the ten-headed king of Lanka, to bring Devi Sita home. His victory on Dashami is why the day is called Dussehra, from <em>dasha<\/em> (ten) and <em>hara<\/em> (defeat), the defeat of the ten-headed one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Durga Saptashati, Maa Durga fought the demon Mahishasura for nine days and nights and defeated him on the tenth. The nine nights of Navratri honour her nine forms, and Vijayadashami, <em>vijaya<\/em> (victory) and <em>dashami<\/em> (tenth), celebrates her triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many devotees read the ten heads of Ravana as ten qualities we carry within ourselves, such as ego, anger, greed and attachment. Seen this way, Dussehra is less about a battle long ago and more about the one each of us is quietly fighting today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Vijayadashami_Is_Observed\"><\/span><strong>How Vijayadashami Is Observed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Vijayadashami 2026 rituals and traditions across India, including Dussehra celebrations\" class=\"wp-image-15826 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-1600x628.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-1100x432.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-600x236.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-1.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The same victory is celebrated in many ways across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ravan Dahan:<\/strong> Across North India, Ramlila performances end with the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna at dusk.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shastra and Ayudha Puja:<\/strong> Tools, books, instruments and vehicles are worshipped so they serve well through the coming year.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shami Puja and Aparajita Puja:<\/strong> Performed in the Aparahna for success in the year&#8217;s undertakings. In Maharashtra, apta leaves are exchanged as symbolic gold.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durga Visarjan:<\/strong> In Bengal and eastern India, the idols of Maa Durga are immersed after Sindoor Khela.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vidyarambham:<\/strong> In Kerala, young children write their first letters on Vijayadashami.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/navratri-celebrations-across-india\/\"><strong>Explore Navratri celebrations across India<\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rudraksha_for_Vijayadashami\"><\/span><strong>Rudraksha for Vijayadashami<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-1024x402.jpeg\" alt=\"Rudraksha for Dussehra Vijayadashami featuring 9 Mukhi, 16 Mukhi and 19 Mukhi Rudraksha with Ravan Dahan and Maa Durga\" class=\"wp-image-15830 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-1024x402.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-300x118.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-768x301.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-1536x603.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-1100x432.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-600x236.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM-20x8.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-5.04.06-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vijayadashami is a day of new beginnings, and many devotees choose it to begin wearing a Rudraksha or to add one to what they already wear. Because the day honours Shri Ram, Hanumanji and Maa Durga, three mukhis are traditionally connected with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>16 Mukhi Rudraksha:<\/strong> Associated with Shri Ram, which makes it the bead most closely connected to Vijayadashami, the day ofShri Ram&#8217;s victory. It is believed to support success, protection and the strength to overcome obstacles.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/category\/16-mukhi-rudraksha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore 16 Mukhi Rudraksha \u2192<\/a><\/strong><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11 Mukhi Rudraksha:<\/strong> Associated with Hanumanji, Shri Ram&#8217;s devoted companion in the battle against Ravana, which makes it a natural bead for Dussehra. It is believed to support courage, fearlessness and steady devotion.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/category\/11-mukhi-rudraksha\"><strong>Explore 11 Mukhi Rudraksha \u2192<\/strong><br><\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 Mukhi Rudraksha:<\/strong> Associated with Goddess Durga and her nine forms, which makes it the bead most closely connected to Navratri. It is believed to support courage, self-confidence and inner strength.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/category\/9-mukhi-rudraksha\">Explore 9 Mukhi Rudraksha \u2192<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/9-mukhi-durga-shakti-rudraksh-bracelet\">Buy the 9 Mukhi Durga Shakti Bracelet \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rudralife&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> The Shastras support wearing all mukhi Rudraksha together. Different mukhis do not conflict with one another, and Rudraksha always acts positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right Rudraksha depends on the individual. Rudralife recommends beads through your date of birth using astro-numerology (Mulank). Your Mulank shows your ruling planet, and a Rudraksha for that planet is suggested only when it needs balancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Rudraksha from Rudralife is authenticated through X-ray at RRTL, Rudralife&#8217;s own ISO 9001:2015 lab, and ACE energised before it reaches you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/rudraksha-recommendation\/\"><strong>Get a personalised Rudraksha recommendation based on your date of birth<\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/exhibition\/\"><strong>Prefer to see Rudraksha in person? Visit us at an upcoming Rudralife exhibition<\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. When is Vijayadashami 2026?<\/strong> Vijayadashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October. In Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura, Vijaya Dashami is observed on Wednesday, 21 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What is the Vijay Muhurat on Dussehra 2026?<\/strong> In Mumbai, the Vijay Muhurat is from 2:19 PM to 3:06 PM, within the Aparahna window of 1:33 PM to 3:53 PM. Please check your city&#8217;s timings on Drik Panchang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Are Dussehra and Vijayadashami the same festival?<\/strong> Yes. Vijayadashami means the victorious tenth day, and Dussehra, from <em>dasha-hara<\/em>, refers to the defeat of ten-headed Ravana. Both names describe the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Why is Bengal&#8217;s Vijaya Dashami on a different date?<\/strong> The Dashami tithi runs across 20 and 21 October. Most of India follows the tithi present in the afternoon, while Bengal follows the tithi at sunrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Is Vijayadashami a good day to start wearing Rudraksha?<\/strong> Many devotees choose Vijayadashami because it is considered auspicious for new beginnings. The Vijay Muhurat is a meaningful time to wear your Rudraksha for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Which Rudraksha should I wear?<\/strong> Rudralife recommends Rudraksha through your date of birth using astro-numerology (Mulank). Share your date of birth for a free, personalised recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vijayadashami 2026 on Tuesday, 20 October closes nine nights of devotion with a celebration of victory, of Shri Ram over Ravana, of Maa Durga over Mahishasura, and of each of us over what holds us back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 25 years, Rudralife has walked with devotees through every festival season. Whether you begin wearing a Rudraksha in the Vijay Muhurat or meet us at an exhibition, we wish you a blessed Vijayadashami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/exhibition\/\"><strong>Check our upcoming exhibitions in your city<\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Reading\"><\/span><strong>Related Reading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/sharad-navratri-2026-dates-story\/\">Sharad Navratri 2026: Dates, Story and the Nine Sacred Nights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/navratri-celebrations-across-india\/\">Navratri Celebrations Across India<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/dussehra-to-diwali\/\">From Dussehra to Diwali 2026: 20 Sacred Days of Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vijayadashami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vijayadashami, Wikipedia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Disclaimer: Muhurat timings differ by city, and regional customs vary between families and communities. 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