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When is Dussehra 2026?
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in accordance with the North Indian Hindu Ashwin Shukla Dashami calendar. The live countdown above tracks exact days, hours, and seconds in your local timezone.
What does the word 'Dussehra' literally translate to?
'Dussehra' originates from the Sanskrit words 'Dasha' (ten) and 'Hara' (defeat/removal), signifying Lord Rama's destruction of Ravana's ten heads representing bad human qualities.
Which sacred tree's leaves are exchanged as gold ('Sona') on Dussehra?
Leaves of the Apta and Shami trees are exchanged on Vijayadashami as symbolic gold ('Sona'), wishing prosperity, peace, and good fortune to elders and loved ones.
Which city is world-famous for its 400-year-old royal Dasara elephant procession?
Mysuru (Mysore) in Karnataka is renowned worldwide for its grand Mysuru Dasara festival, featuring a 750kg golden howdah carrying Goddess Chamundeshwari atop decorated royal elephants.
What is the 15-day national festival corresponding to Dussehra in Nepal?
In Nepal, Dussehra is celebrated as Dashain, the longest and most revered national festival where families gather for red Tika blessings, Jamara sprouts, kite flying, and village swings.
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