Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Assam is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Assam observes Dussehra as Durga Puja, with Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple — one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas — at the spiritual centre of the season. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Dispur (Guwahati) with a local panchang.

Assam observes Dussehra as Durga Puja, with Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple — one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas — at the spiritual centre of the season.

How Assam celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Kamakhya on Nilachal Hill holds especially important Navaratri worship, and Guwahati and towns across the Brahmaputra valley raise Durga Puja pandals. The festival runs through Shashthi to Bijaya Dashami, ending with immersion and Sindoor Khela among Bengali and Assamese communities.

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Where to celebrate in Assam

  • Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
  • Guwahati and Silchar Durga Puja pandals
  • Ugratara and other Devi shrines

Dussehra 2026 dates in Assam

Date

Observance

Sunday, 11 October

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Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

Sunday, 18 October

Durga Ashtami

Monday, 19 October

Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja

Tuesday, 20 October

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Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Sunday, 8 November

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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 Dispur (Guwahati) and other cities in Assam. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Puja / Dussehra 2026 in Assam?

The main puja days fall over 18–20 October 2026, with Bijaya Dashami on 20 October.

Dussehra & Navratri 2026 — India state guides

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