Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Andhra Pradesh is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Andhra Pradesh centres its Dasara Sharannavaratri on Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri, one of the largest Navaratri celebrations in South India. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Amaravati with a local panchang.

Andhra Pradesh centres its Dasara Sharannavaratri on Vijayawada’s Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri, one of the largest Navaratri celebrations in South India.

How Andhra Pradesh celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

At Indrakeeladri, Goddess Kanaka Durga is adorned in a different alankaram each day — from Bala Tripura Sundari to Mahishasura Mardini — drawing enormous crowds, and the festival includes the Theppotsavam float festival on the Krishna. Homes arrange Bommala Koluvu (doll displays).

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Vizianagaram’s Pydithalli Ammavaru Sirimanotsavam is held on the Tuesday after Dasara, and Srisailam (Bhramaramba) and other Shakti shrines see heavy footfall.

Where to celebrate in Andhra Pradesh

  • Kanaka Durga temple, Vijayawada (Indrakeeladri)
  • Pydithalli Ammavaru temple, Vizianagaram
  • Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna, Srisailam

Dussehra 2026 dates in Andhra Pradesh

Date

Observance

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Sunday, 11 October

Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

Durga Ashtami

Monday, 19 October

Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja

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Tuesday, 20 October

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali

The Vijay Muhurat falls in the early afternoon and varies by city; use a panchang set to your town or check today's panchangam for Amaravati and other cities in Andhra Pradesh. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dasara 2026 in Andhra Pradesh?

Sharannavaratri runs 11–19 October 2026 and Vijayadashami is on 20 October, with daily alankarams of Kanaka Durga at Vijayawada.

What is special about Vijayawada during Dasara?

The Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri dresses the goddess in a new form each day of Navaratri and holds the Theppotsavam float festival on the Krishna river.

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