Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Haryana is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Haryana celebrates Dussehra with Ramlila and large Ravan Dahan events across its cities, and Navratri worship at Mata Mansa Devi near Panchkula. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Chandigarh with a local panchang.

Haryana celebrates Dussehra with Ramlila and large Ravan Dahan events across its cities, and Navratri worship at Mata Mansa Devi near Panchkula.

How Haryana celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Panipat, Karnal, Ambala, Hisar and the Gurugram–Faridabad belt stage Ramlila through the nine nights and burn towering effigies of Ravana on Vijayadashami. Navratri fills the Mansa Devi shrine (Panchkula) and other Devi temples with worshippers.

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Where to celebrate in Haryana

  • Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula
  • Ramlila and Ravan Dahan grounds in Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat and Karnal

Dussehra 2026 dates in Haryana

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 Chandigarh and other cities in Haryana. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Haryana?

Vijayadashami with Ravan Dahan is on Tuesday 20 October 2026; Navratri runs 11–19 October.

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