Dussehra 2026 Shubh Kaam: Quick Answer
Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October and is one of the year's self-auspicious (abujh) days, so most good works can be started without a separate muhurat. The most auspicious things to do are: Shami puja and Aparajita puja in the Aparahna (about 1:14–3:30 PM in Delhi); start new work, business or studies in the Vijay Muhurat (1:59–2:45 PM); buy a vehicle, gold or property; perform Shastra Puja; seek elders' blessings; exchange Shami/Apta leaves; and watch Ravan Dahan after sunset. Avoid Rahu Kaal (about 2:56–4:21 PM).
15 Auspicious Things to Do on Dussehra
- 1Shami puja — Worship the Shami tree in the afternoon and bring home a few leaves to keep in your locker.
- 2Aparajita puja — Worship Goddess Aparajita for victory and protection.
- 3Shastra puja — Worship weapons, tools, vehicles, books and instruments. See the Shastra Puja vidhi.
- 4Start new work in the Vijay Muhurat — business, job, course or project.
- 5Buy a vehicle — take delivery or perform its puja.
- 6Buy gold, silver or property — considered highly auspicious.
- 7Vidyarambh — start a child's education, music or a new skill.
- 8Seema ullanghan — symbolically cross the boundary of your village or area.
- 9Neelkanth darshan — seeing the Indian roller bird is considered very lucky.
- 10Ram and Hanuman worship — read Sundarkand or the Ram Raksha Stotra.
- 11Seek elders' blessings — touch their feet and offer Shami leaves.
- 12Donate — food, clothes or money to the needy.
- 13Feed cows, birds and dogs.
- 14Navratri completion — kalash and jawara visarjan, if not done after Navami.
- 15Watch Ravan Dahan and resolve to give up one bad habit.
Simple Dussehra Upay (Traditional Beliefs)
- •For prosperity: Keep Shami leaves wrapped in a red cloth in your locker.
- •For success in a pending task: Offer a coconut to Lord Hanuman and chant the Hanuman Chalisa.
- •For relief from Shani troubles: Light a sesame-oil lamp under a Shami tree in the evening.
- •For victory in a dispute: Worship Goddess Aparajita and chant "Om Aparajitayai Namah" 108 times.
- •For a happy home: Offer jalebi and paan to Lord Rama and share them with the family.
What to Avoid on Dussehra
- •Don't start important work in Rahu Kaal.
- •Don't cut or damage Shami trees.
- •Avoid quarrels, lying and harsh words.
- •Avoid meat and alcohol on this sacred day.
- •Don't fire guns or burst unsafe crackers.
A Family Plan for Dussehra 2026
- •Morning: Navami puja and kanya pujan (before 12:50 PM in 2026), then Navratri parana.
- •Afternoon: Shami, Aparajita and Shastra puja; begin something new in the Vijay Muhurat.
- •Evening: Tell children the Ramayana story, then watch Ravan Dahan.
- •Night: Touch elders' feet, share paan and sweets, and light a lamp at the main door.
What to Buy on Dussehra
| Item | Why it's auspicious |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Progress and new journeys |
| Gold/silver | Lasting prosperity |
| Property | Stable investment on an abujh day |
| Tools/electronics | New instruments for work |
| Books/instruments | Learning and art |
| New clothes | Celebration and new beginnings |
Dussehra Traditions in Rajasthan
Kota's National Dussehra Fair is famous across India. Rajput families worship weapons before the kuldevi, farmers worship ploughs and bullocks, and Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur host large Ramlilas and Ravan Dahan events.
Summary
Dussehra 2026 (20 October) is an abujh muhurat. Do Shami and Aparajita puja in the afternoon, begin new ventures in the Vijay Muhurat (1:59–2:45 PM in Delhi), buy vehicles or gold if you plan to, honour elders, give charity, and watch Ravan Dahan after sunset — while avoiding Rahu Kaal and negativity.
