Dussehra 2026 Andhra Pradesh District-Wise Guide

Quick answer: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 is on Tuesday 20 October 2026 per Drik Panchang, with Navratri from Sunday 11 October. This page goes district by district through the dasara navaratri events and arrangements we could verify across Andhra Pradesh.

Last updated: 11 October 2026. This page covers all 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh, with the 2026 arrangements and events we could verify (57 items) and the district's best-documented Dussehra traditions. Most neighbourhood and village celebrations are never announced online, so a district with no listed items still celebrates.

For dates, Vijay Muhurat timings and the meaning of the rituals, see our Dussehra 2026 in Andhra Pradesh guide. This page is the district-by-district companion.

Dussehra 2026 dates in Andhra Pradesh

Sharad Navratri begins: Sunday 11 October 2026.
Durga Ashtami: Monday 19 October 2026.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami: Tuesday 20 October 2026 (Drik Panchang, India).

How Andhra Pradesh celebrates

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Dasara Navaratri with daily alankarams of the goddess at temples such as Kanaka Durga on Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada and Bhramaramba at Srisailam, Durga mandaps in towns, Bommala Koluvu (doll displays) in homes, Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami Shami puja.

Andhra Pradesh district by district

Districts are listed as on the state government's current list (source). Items are labelled as an official listing, a news report, or completed. Confirm timings with the organiser before you travel.

Alluri Sitharama Raju

Headquarters: Paderu.

No public 2026 announcement found in the sources we checked on 11 October 2026. Check the district administration's website, the municipal body and the district editions of local newspapers closer to the festival.

Anakapalli

Headquarters: Anakapalli.

Sri Durga Malleswari Ammavari Dasara Navaratri utsavams (Narsipatnam; Sri Durga Malleswari Ammavari temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple committee. HMTV, news report.
Sharannavaratri mahotsavam with muhurta rata ritual, Sri Nookambika temple (Kotha Talarivanipalem; Began with muhurta rata on 8 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.
Free electricity for authorised Durga mandaps (Anakapalli district advisory) (Authorised Durga mandaps; Dasara Navaratri 2026 (nine days)). Organiser: APEPDCL / State government. Eenadu, news report.

Anantapuramu

Headquarters: Anantapuramu.

Annamayya

Headquarters: Madanapalle.

In Rayachoti, the Sri Parasurameswara and Kodandarama temples on the Cheyyeru river host a joint Dasara Theppotsavam of Shiva and Rama. (source)

Sri Chowdeswari Devi Dasara jatara (Rayachoti; Sri Chowdeswari Devi temple atop a hill; Dasara Navaratri 2026 (nine days)). The Hindu, news report.
Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple Sharannavaratri utsavams (Rayachoti; From 11 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.

Bapatla

Headquarters: Bapatla.

Chittoor

Headquarters: Chittoor.

In Rayalaseema, Dasara centres on Grama Devata jataras; Boyakonda Gangamma is the main Dasara shrine of the erstwhile combined Chittoor district. (source)

Boyakonda Gangamma Thalli Dasara celebrations (nine alankarams) (Boyakonda, Chowdepalle mandal; Boyakonda Gangamma temple; Dasara Navaratri 2026; Suryaa reports Sharannavaratri utsavams from 12 Oct). The Hindu, news report.
Parvati Utsavams (Dasara) with Durga alankaram and Laksha Kumkumarchana (Kanipakam; Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple; Dasara Navaratri 2026). The Hindu, news report.
Sri Chowdeswari Devi Navaratri utsavams (Punganur; Sri Chowdeswari Devi temple; 11-20 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.
Sri Mahalakshmi Deepa Puja (Kuppam; Deepotsavam venue near Kuppam tank bund, Vilajapuram Road; Tue 20 Oct 2026, 4 pm). Organiser: TTD. TTD News (official), official listing.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Headquarters: Amalapuram.

East Godavari

Headquarters: Rajamahendravaram.

The Devi Chowk Navaratri celebrations in Rajamahendravaram, where the goddess is worshipped as Bala Tripura Sundari, reached their 93rd year in 2026. (source)

93rd Sri Devi Navaratri mahotsavam, Devi Chowk (Rajamahendravaram; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Devi Utsava Committee. Eenadu, news report.
Dasara utsavams at Kota Sattemma temple (Thimmarajupalem, Nidadavolu mandal; 11-20 Oct 2026 (local calendar: Durgashtami 18, Mahanavami 19, Vijayadashami 20 with Shami puja 8 pm)). Organiser: Hereditary trustee family / temple. Eenadu, news report.
Navaratri celebrations at Raja Rajeswari Peetham (Bikkavolu; From Padyami to Pournami (Oct 2026)). Organiser: Raja Rajeswari Peetham. Deccan Chronicle, news report.

Eluru

Headquarters: Eluru.

70th Sri Devi Sharannavaratri mahotsavam, Kota Mahishasuramardini temple (Nuzvid; Kota Mahishasuramardini Ammavari temple; Began 11 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.

Guntur

Headquarters: Guntur.

Kakinada

Headquarters: Kakinada.

Dasara Navaratri at Sri Bala Tripura Sundari temple (Kakinada; 11-20 Oct 2026; pujas until noon daily). Deccan Chronicle, news report.
Dasara Navaratri at Mardimma temple and Bhuvaneswari Peetham homams (Peddapuram; Mardimma temple; Bhuvaneswari Peetham; 11-20 Oct 2026; Peetham homams 8 am-4 pm). Organiser: Bhuvaneswari Peetham. Deccan Chronicle, news report.
Maha Shakthi Yagam and Kumkumarchana, Sree Peetham (Kakinada; Dasara Navaratri 2026). Organiser: Sree Peetham. Deccan Chronicle, news report.
Navaratri daily rituals at Ayyappa Swamy temple (Kakinada; 11-20 Oct 2026; rituals from 7 am). Deccan Chronicle, news report.

Krishna

Headquarters: Machilipatnam.

Devi Sharannavaratri mahotsavam, Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple (Gudivada; Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple, Bantumilli Road; Began 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple trust committee. Suryaa, news report.

Kurnool

Headquarters: Kurnool.

The Banni festival at the Mala Malleswara Swamy temple in Devaragattu is held on Vijayadashami night, when devotees carrying sticks escort the deities in a ritual procession. (source)

Devaragattu Banni (Bunny) utsavam / karrala samaram (Devaragattu, Holagunda mandal; Sri Mala Malleswara Swamy temple; Dasara night; HMTV (7 Oct) states midnight of 21 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.
Sri Devi Sharannavaratri utsavams at Lalitha Peetham (Kurnool (old city, near Jammi chettu); 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Lalitha Peetham. Andhra Jyothy, news report.
Dasara Sharannavaratri utsavams, Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple (Peravali, Maddikera mandal; Sridevi Bhudevi sameta Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple archakas. HMTV, news report.

Markapuram

Headquarters: Markapuram.

Nandyal

Headquarters: Nandyal.

Dasara Mahotsavams / Sri Devi Sharannavaratri, Srisailam (Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Devasthanam; 11-20 Oct 2026; opening pujas 9 am on 11 Oct, Bhramaramba as Shailaputri at 6.30 pm). Organiser: Srisailam Devasthanam. The Hindu, news report.
Sri Kameswari Devi Dasara Sharannavaratri utsavams (Mahanandi; Sri Mahanandeeswara Swamy temple (Kameswari Devi shrine); 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Mahanandi Devasthanam. Suryaa, news report.

NTR

Headquarters: Vijayawada.

On Vijaya Dasami the Kanaka Durga temple takes the deities in a Nagarotsavam procession that ends in a Teppotsavam (float festival) on the Krishna river. (source)

Dasara Navaratri Utsavams of Goddess Kanaka Durga, Indrakeeladri (Vijayawada; Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri; 11-20 Oct 2026; general darshan from 8 am on day 1, then 4 am-11 pm). Organiser: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam. The Hindu, news report.
Vijaya Dasami Nagarotsavam and Teppotsavam on the Krishna (Vijayawada; Indrakeeladri and Krishna river; Tue 20 Oct 2026; Nagarotsavam 3.30 pm, Teppotsavam 6 pm). Organiser: Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam. The Hindu, news report.
Dasara traffic and parking plan (40 parking places, QR codes, heavy-vehicle diversions) (Vijayawada; City-wide; parking incl. Basava Punnaiah Stadium, Gollapudi, Bhavanipuram, Krishna Lanka; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: NTR district police. The New Indian Express, news report.
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 (Dasara cultural festival) (Multiple venues in the city; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Vijayawada Utsav organisers with Tourism Department support. The Hindu, news report.
Sri Devi Sharannavarathri Mahotsavam (Vijayawada (Moghalrajpuram); Siddhartha Hotel Management College grounds, Moghalrajpuram; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Sri Devi Sharannavarathri Mahotsava Committee (Vishwa Mata Foundation). The Hans India, news report.

Palnadu

Headquarters: Narasaraopet.

Parvathipuram Manyam

Headquarters: Parvathipuram.

At Palakonda Kota Durgamma temple the goddess gives nija roopa (original form) darshan only once a year, on the first day of the Dasara Navaratri. (source)

At Kurupam fort the weapons of the fort are worshipped before Khadga Durga during Navaratri, a custom continued over generations. (source)

Sri Kota Durgamma Dasara Navaratri utsavams (Nija roopa darshan on day 1) (Palakonda; Sri Kota Durgamma temple; 11-20 Oct 2026; nija roopa darshan 11 Oct 8.30 am-4 pm). Organiser: Endowments Department / temple. Eenadu, news report.
Traffic restrictions for Kota Durgamma Navaratri (Palakonda; Palakonda town; diversion at Annavaram junction; 11-20 Oct 2026; heavy vehicles barred from town 5 am-11 pm). Organiser: Palakonda police. HMTV, news report.
Khadga Durga Navaratri utsavams with ayudha puja at Kurupam fort (Began 11 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.
Dasara utsavams at Kota Durga Devi temple (Veeraghattam; Began 11 Oct 2026). Eenadu, news report.

Polavaram

Headquarters: Rampachodavaram.

Prakasam

Headquarters: Ongole.

Ongole's Dasara Kalaralu tradition dates to 1914, when the first panchaloha Narasimha Swamy kalaram was installed on Kothapatnam Road; the festival is run by the same family over four generations. (source)

Dasara Kalaralu utsavam (goddess kalaram processions) (Ongole; Ammavari temples across Ongole; Kothapatnam Road (Narasimha Swamy kalaram); Dasara 2026; processions on Durgashtami and Mahanavami). Organiser: Hereditary organiser families. Eenadu, news report.

Srikakulam

Headquarters: Srikakulam.

Sri Swechavati Ammavari Dasara Devi Navaratri mahotsavams (Ichchapuram; Sri Swechavati Ammavari temple; 11-20 Oct 2026 (Navaratri to 19 Oct, Vijayadashami 20 Oct)). Organiser: Temple committee. HMTV, news report.
Sri Kanchamma Thalli Navaratri utsavams (Kanchili; Sri Kanchamma Thalli temple; From 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple committee. HMTV, news report.

Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Headquarters: Nellore.

Devi Sharannavaratri at Sri Rajarajeswari Ammavari temple (Nellore; Sri Rajarajeswari temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple. Eenadu, news report.
Simhapuri Vaibhavam Vijayadashami celebrations (Nellore; Town Hall, Nellore; 18 Oct 2026). Organiser: Local trust (per HMTV). HMTV, news report.
Sharannavaratri mahotsavams, Sri Kalugola Shambhavi Devi temple (Kavali; 10-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple committee. Eenadu, news report.
Jenda Panduga (Anjaneya flag festival) during Dasara (Gudur; Gudur town; Began 9-11 Oct 2026). HMTV, news report.

Sri Sathya Sai

Headquarters: Puttaparthi.

Dasara at Prasanthi Nilayam: Veda Purusha Saptaha Gnana Yajna (Puttaparthi; Dasara 2026; seven days, Poornahuti on Vijayadashami). The Hindu, news report.
Simha Rathotsavam on Maha Navami (Jwala Narasimha in Durga alankaram) (Kadiri; Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple; Maha Navami, Oct 2026). The Hindu, news report.

Tirupati

Headquarters: Tirupati.

Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Tirumala (Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Tirumala; 12-20 Oct 2026 (Ankurarpanam 11 Oct 7-9 pm); Garuda Vahanam 16 Oct, Pushpaka Vimanam 17 Oct, Swarna Ratham 19 Oct, Chakrasnanam 20 Oct). Organiser: TTD. TTD News (official), official listing.
Navaratri festivals at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple (Tiruchanoor; 11-20 Oct 2026; Gaja Vahanam on Vijayadasami 20 Oct, 7.45 pm). Organiser: TTD. TTD News (official), official listing.
Sri Kamakshi Ammavari Sharannavaratri utsavams (Tirupati; Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple, Kapilatheertham; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: TTD. Oneindia Telugu, news report.
Devi Navaratri celebrations (Thummur, Naidupeta mandal; Sri Kariyamanikya Swamy and Sri Neelakanteswara Swamy temple; 11-20 Oct 2026 (Ankurarpanam 11 Oct)). Organiser: TTD. TTD News (official), official listing.
Sri Ankalamma Devi Sharannavaratri mahotsavams (Tirupati (Old Renigunta Road); Sri Ankalamma temple; Dasara Navaratri 2026). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.

Visakhapatnam

Headquarters: Visakhapatnam.

Dasara Sharannavaratri at Sri Sagaragiri Kanaka Durga temple (Dolphin hill), with launch service (Visakhapatnam; Sri Sagaragiri Kanaka Durga Ammavari temple, Dolphin hill; From 11 Oct 2026; temple open morning to 8 pm). Organiser: Temple; launch with Visakhapatnam Port Authority. Eenadu, news report.
Sri Durga Malleswari Ammavari Dasara mahotsavams (Visakhapatnam (Ramnagar); Sri Durga Malleswari Ammavari temple, Ramnagar; Dasara 2026). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.
Dasara Navaratri utsavams, Jatara Gattu Durgalamma temple (Madhurawada; 11-20 Oct 2026; Moola nakshatra annasantarpana 16 Oct; shanti abhishekam 21 Oct). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.

Vizianagaram

Headquarters: Vizianagaram.

The Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram, originally built in 1757, holds its annual Sirimanotsavam after Dasara. (source)

Pydithalli Ammavari Sirimanotsavam (Vizianagaram; Pydithalli Ammavaru temple (rebuilt); 27 Oct 2026). Organiser: Endowments Department. The Hindu, news report.
Special pujas to Sirimanu and Irusumanu trees before transfer to Hukumpeta (Jonnavalasa, Vizianagaram rural; Jonnavalasa; 12 Oct 2026). Organiser: Endowments Department / temple pujari. Eenadu, news report.
Dasara Sharannavaratri at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari temple (Cheepurupalli; Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Devasthanam; Began 11 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple committee. Eenadu, news report.

West Godavari

Headquarters: Bhimavaram.

Sri Devi Sharannavaratri mahotsavams, Sri Mavullamma temple (Bhimavaram; Sri Mavullamma Ammavari Devasthanam; 11-20 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple (EO). HMTV, news report.
Sharannavaratri at Vasavi Matha temple (Penugonda; Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari (Vasavi Matha) temple; 11-20 Oct 2026). Deccan Chronicle, news report.

YSR Kadapa

Headquarters: Kadapa.

Proddatur is known as the "Second Mysore" for its Dussehra celebrations. (source)

136th Sharannavaratri mahotsavams, Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Devi temple (Proddatur; Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple; 11-21 Oct 2026). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.
36th annual Vijayadashami (Dasara) utsavams, Sri Chennakesava Swamy temple (Proddatur (Old Market); Sri Mahalakshmi sameta Chennakesava Swamy temple; Dasara 2026). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.
Dasara Navaratri utsavams, Sri Vasavi temple (Duvvur; Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari temple; Dasara Navaratri 2026). Organiser: Temple. HMTV, news report.

How to find celebrations near you

District administration and police: district websites and police social media post festival arrangements and traffic advisories in the days before Dussehra.
Municipal bodies: corporations and municipalities prepare grounds, immersion points and lighting, and announce them locally.
Temples and committees: temple boards, Ramlila committees and puja committees publish their own schedules, often on notice boards and social media.
Local newspapers: district editions carry the final venue and timing details in the last week before the festival.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dussehra 2026 in Andhra Pradesh?

Tuesday 20 October 2026, according to Drik Panchang for India. Some local almanacs and puja committees keep certain rituals on a different day; follow your temple or committee.

Where are Dussehra events in my Andhra Pradesh district?

Most towns hold Ramlila, Ravan Dahan, Durga Puja or temple programmes at fixed local grounds and temples. Check the district listings on this page and the district edition of your newspaper; final timings are often announced only a few days before.

What are the alankarams at Kanaka Durga temple?

Each day of Dasara Navaratri the goddess is decorated as a different form; see our national temple schedules page for 2026 details.

How can families celebrate Dussehra at home?

Many families worship the Shami tree or Shami leaves, honour books, tools and vehicles (Ayudha Puja), and begin new learning or ventures within the afternoon Vijay Muhurat of Vijayadashami. Our Dussehra 2026 complete guide explains the rituals step by step.

Editor's note

Editor's note (11 October 2026): We built this district guide from pages we opened on 11 October 2026: state and district government sites, temple and organiser pages, and reputable news reports. We list an event only when the page is clearly about 2026. We do not publish ticket prices, crowd figures, performers' or politicians' names. Festival dates follow Drik Panchang for India unless a source states a local date. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser or district administration.