Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October). This union territory shares Gujarat’s festive culture, with Navratri Garba in Silvassa, Daman and Diu and Ravan Dahan on Dussehra. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Silvassa / Daman with a local panchang.

This union territory shares Gujarat’s festive culture, with Navratri Garba in Silvassa, Daman and Diu and Ravan Dahan on Dussehra.

How Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Communities in Silvassa, Daman and Diu dance garba and dandiya through the nine nights and burn Ravana effigies on Vijayadashami, much like neighbouring Gujarat, alongside Navratri worship at local Devi temples.

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Where to celebrate in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

  • Silvassa garba grounds
  • Daman and Diu Navratri and Ravan Dahan venues

Dussehra 2026 dates in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

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

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. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Navratri and Dussehra 2026 in Daman, Diu and Silvassa?

Navratri runs 11–19 October 2026 and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) is on 20 October.

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