Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Telangana is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Telangana’s Dasara season is defined by Bathukamma, the nine-day festival of flower stacks, culminating in Saddula Bathukamma and the Dasara Jammi (shami) tradition. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Hyderabad with a local panchang.

Telangana’s Dasara season is defined by Bathukamma, the nine-day festival of flower stacks, culminating in Saddula Bathukamma and the Dasara Jammi (shami) tradition.

How Telangana celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Women build colourful flower stacks (bathukammas) topped with Gauramma and sing folk songs while circling them each evening, from Engili Pula Bathukamma to the grand Saddula Bathukamma. The state government hosts large public celebrations, including at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund.

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On Vijayadashami, families worship the Jammi (shami) tree, exchange its leaves as gold and greet one another with Alai Balai embraces; spotting the Palapitta (Indian roller) is considered auspicious. Devi temples at Warangal (Bhadrakali), Vemulawada and Kondagattu draw crowds.

Where to celebrate in Telangana

  • Bathukamma celebrations at Tank Bund, Hyderabad
  • Bhadrakali temple, Warangal
  • Ujjaini Mahankali, Secunderabad
  • Kondagattu and Vemulawada shrines

Dussehra 2026 dates in Telangana

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 for Hyderabad and other cities in Telangana. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bathukamma and Dasara 2026 in Telangana?

Bathukamma runs 10–18 October 2026 (Saddula Bathukamma on 18 October), and Vijayadashami (Dasara) is on 20 October.

What is the Jammi tradition on Dasara?

On Vijayadashami, Telangana families worship the Jammi (shami) tree and exchange its leaves as symbolic gold, followed by Alai Balai greetings.

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