Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Mizoram is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October). Mizoram is predominantly Christian, and Dussehra is a small festival observed by the Marwari, Bengali and other Hindu families of Aizawl. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Aizawl with a local panchang.

Mizoram is predominantly Christian, and Dussehra is a small festival observed by the Marwari, Bengali and other Hindu families of Aizawl.

How Mizoram celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Aizawl’s trading and settler community holds a modest Durga Puja, with a community pandal and immersion, and families mark Vijayadashami at home. Celebrations are small in scale compared with the rest of India.

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Where to celebrate in Mizoram

  • Aizawl community Durga Puja pandal

Dussehra 2026 dates in Mizoram

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

When is Dussehra 2026 in Mizoram?

Vijayadashami is on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the Aizawl community holds a small Durga Puja during the preceding days.

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