Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Punjab is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Punjab marks Dussehra with Ramlila and Ravan Dahan in every city, alongside Navratri fasting and visits to Devi temples. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Chandigarh with a local panchang.

Punjab marks Dussehra with Ramlila and Ravan Dahan in every city, alongside Navratri fasting and visits to Devi temples.

How Punjab celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Patiala hold Ramlila performances through the nine nights and burn Ravana effigies on Vijayadashami. Many families keep Navratri fasts and visit the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar and other Devi shrines, and Bengali communities hold Durga Puja in the larger cities.

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Where to celebrate in Punjab

  • Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
  • Ramlila and Ravan Dahan grounds in Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Patiala
  • Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar

Dussehra 2026 dates in Punjab

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

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Punjab?

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

What temples are important during Navratri in Punjab?

The Durgiana Temple in Amritsar and the Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar are among the most visited during the nine nights.

Dussehra & Navratri 2026 — India state guides

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