India, Oct. 15 -- As the final days of Sharad Navratri approach, devotees across India are preparing to celebrate Dussehra, a festival that recalls Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and the triumph of good over evil. However, the festival calendar has raised a common question this year: should Vijayadashmi be observed on Tuesday, October 20, or Wednesday, October 21, 2026?

According to the Hindu calendar timing listed for Delhi, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 20, 2026, while the Dashami Tithi continues into the following afternoon. The tithi begins at 12:50 PM on October 20 and ends at 2:11 PM on October 21.

The timing of the tithi, the Vijay Muhurat and regional traditions help explain why different dates may appear in festival c...