Quick answer: Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) in Tripura is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (Navratri 11–19 October; Durga Ashtami 18, Maha Navami 19). Tripura, with its large Bengali population, celebrates Dussehra as Durga Puja, and the royal Durgabari and the Tripura Sundari Shakti Peetha anchor the season. Perform the Vijayadashami puja in the Aparahna (early-afternoon) window — confirm the exact Vijay Muhurat for Agartala with a local panchang.

Tripura, with its large Bengali population, celebrates Dussehra as Durga Puja, and the royal Durgabari and the Tripura Sundari Shakti Peetha anchor the season.

How Tripura celebrates Dussehra & Navratri 2026

Agartala’s historic Durgabari temple, founded by the princely state, holds traditional worship, while community pandals fill the city. The Tripura Sundari temple at Udaipur — one of the 51 Shakti Peethas — sees large Navaratri gatherings.

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Where to celebrate in Tripura

  • Durgabari temple, Agartala
  • Tripura Sundari (Matabari) temple, Udaipur
  • Agartala community pandals

Dussehra 2026 dates in Tripura

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 Agartala and other cities in Tripura. Neighbouring Karnataka observes Vijayadashami on 21 October under the Mysuru panchanga.

Frequently asked questions

When is Durga Puja / Dussehra 2026 in Tripura?

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

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