Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Lakshadweep is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October). Lakshadweep is almost entirely Muslim, so Dussehra and Navratri are not widely observed, and any celebration is limited to the small number of mainland-origin Hindu residents and officials. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Kavaratti with a local panchang.

Lakshadweep is almost entirely Muslim, so Dussehra and Navratri are not widely observed, and any celebration is limited to the small number of mainland-origin Hindu residents and officials.

How Lakshadweep celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

With Islam the faith of the great majority of islanders, Dussehra has no large public presence in Lakshadweep. Mainland-origin residents and government staff who observe the festival do so privately, following the pan-Indian Vijayadashami date.

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Where to celebrate in Lakshadweep

  • Private observances by mainland-origin residents

Dussehra 2026 dates in Lakshadweep

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dussehra celebrated in Lakshadweep?

Dussehra is not widely observed in Lakshadweep, which is almost entirely Muslim; the pan-Indian Vijayadashami date is 20 October 2026.

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