Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Manipur is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October). In Manipur, the Meitei Hindu (Vaishnavite) community celebrates the season as Durga Puja, with pandals across Imphal and worship at the historic Shri Govindajee temple. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Imphal with a local panchang.

In Manipur, the Meitei Hindu (Vaishnavite) community celebrates the season as Durga Puja, with pandals across Imphal and worship at the historic Shri Govindajee temple.

How Manipur celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

A large share of Manipuris are Vaishnavite Hindus, and Durga Puja is one of Imphal’s major community festivals, with pandals, cultural programmes and immersion processions through Bijaya Dashami. The royal Shri Govindajee temple in Imphal is a focus of devotion during the season.

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The festival overlaps with the Meitei harmony festival Mera Houchongba, when hill and valley communities come together, giving Manipur’s autumn a distinctive character.

Where to celebrate in Manipur

  • Shri Govindajee Temple, Imphal
  • Durga Puja pandals across Imphal
  • Bishnupur and Thoubal community celebrations

Dussehra 2026 dates in Manipur

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

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Puja / Dussehra 2026 in Manipur?

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

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